fROPERn^*^
BR 782 .M32 1843
McCosh, James, 1811-1894.
The wheat and the chaff
gathered into bundles
THE WHEAT AND THE CHAFF
6ATHEBED INTO BUNDLES.
THE WHEAT AND THE CHAFF
GATHERED INTO BUNDLES ;
A
STATISTICAL CONTRIBUTION
T0WAUD3
THE HISTOEY OF THE EECENT DISRUPTION
OF THE
SCOTTISH ECCLESIASTICAL ESTABLISHMENT.
BY JAMES*M^COSH,
EDITOR OF THE DUNDEE WAUDER.
PERTH, JAMES DEWAR :
DUNDEE, W. MIDDLETON ; ABERDEEN, J. DAVIDSON ;
EDINBURGH, W. WHYTE &C0., JOHN JOHNSTONE, C. ZEIGLER, AV. P. KENNEDY,
AND M'DONALDS, BROTHERS ;
GLASGOW, W. COLLINS, D. BRYCE, OGLE & SON ;
GREENOCK, J. G. BANKIER.
TsisT
PRINTKD AT THE WARnKR OFFICK, VUJ^DVT..
INTRODUCTION. ^
The Compiler of tlie folloAving pages deems that little apology
is due for the object and design of his undertaking, whatever
may be required for the imperfections of its execution. In the
full inibroken strength of a period of great reviA^al — in the middle
of a career of constantly growing and extending usefulness, and
of a progress rapid and imswerA'ing towards unexampled purity
of doctrine and discipline — the Church of Scotland has been sud-
denly cast down from her place among the national establish-
ments of Christianity. With her fall there is lost to the people
of Scotland the rich inheritance purchased for them of old by the
faithful contendings, the blood, the prayers, of their martyred
fathers ; and to the Church at large, and to the nations, the only
liring, existing model, ever presented in the history of Christen-
dom, of a Church allied to the State, and yet bearing soothfast
allegiance to her glorious King and Head, maintaining, in the
fullest sense, her freedom to be governed in all respects by the
dictates of His holy Word, rendering unto Ccesar the things
which are Cresar's, and unto God the things which are God's.
The defence of this noble and unequalled institution — this em-
bodiment of principles, the complete development and full supre-
macy of -which will doubtless form one of the sources of glory and
blessedness in the approaching millenial day — lay, in the first
and most especial manner, upon the ministers of that Church,
from their position as Avatchmen i;pon the watch-towers of Zion,
and by the awful vows to God taken by each of them on the day
of his ordination, by which he became solemnly pledged to main-
tain it in the entirencss and purity of its doctrine, discipline, and
worship, " Avhatsoever persecution miglit arise." It belongs, there-
fore, to the people of Scotland, Avho have been defrauded of so
noble an inheritance, and to the. Church of Christ at large, as
interested in the entireness of the gospel truth, and as de-
6 INTRODUCTION.
prived of so fair a model of a just and scriptural alliance betwixt
Churcli and State, and to future history, to know how they and
each of them have discharged this all important duty, that the
men of this generation, and their children after them, may, by
the glorious example of the faithful, be encouraged to patient en-
durance, and animated to costly sacrifices and heroic achieve-
ments in the great battle of the Cross, and warned by the
melancholy record of those who have openly ranged them-
selves under the banners of the foe, or who have turned back
in the day of battle, of human weakness, and taught to shun
dependence upon an arm of flesh. To furnish a contribution
towards supplying this information is the purpose of the present
publication ; and, imperfect as the attempt may in some respects
be found, yet does it furnish forth one of the most strange and
striking and instructive mementos, at once of the strength and
weakness of religious principle, which perhaps the whole annals
of the Church can supply.
With these few words by Avay of introduction, the compiler pro-
ceeds to offer some brief explanations of the plan he has pursued in
the arrangements of his Avork, and to draAV attention to one or two
of the more striking results'which his labours have educed. His
plan has at least, it is conceived, simplicity to recommend it. It
follows undeviatingly the customary ecclesiastical arrangements
of presbyteries and synods, commencing with the Synod of Lothian
and Tweeddale, and the metropolitan Presbytery of Edinburgh,
and proceeding as nearly as possible according to geographical
position. In each presbytery, the ministers, as at the date of
the disruption, are separated into two great divisions. The
First Division comprises the names of those ministers, and of
their former parishes, who have adhered to the Free Church.
The Second Division, on the other hand, comprises the names
and parislics of all who have adhered to the Establishment.
This latter division is again subdivided into two distinct classes.
The First Class comprises those Avho may be ranked as of the
old Moderate type — disciples of the school and props of the
system of Principal Robertson. While the Second Class com-
prehends those Avho professed the same principles as the adhe-
rents of the Free Church, and throughout the controversy Avere
more or less active and forAvard in their advocacy and support of the
Evanoelical cause, but Avhohave. neA'ertheless, seen it to be meet
INTRODUCTION. 7
and good in the issne to retain tlieir connection with an establish-
ment in which principles they so often professed to hold to be fun-
damental, and essential to the constitution of every true Church of
Christ, have been trampled under foot, and virtually declared by
express statute to be contrary to law. In all these various sec-
tions, the arrangement is according to priority of ordination ; and
the names of such parishes or charges as had no endowment from
the State are distinguished by being printed in italics. At the
close of each synod, there is a general view of the state of par-
ties, and thei result of the disruption over it ; and statistical
tables are likewise given at the proper place illustrative of the
same facts ov^r the whole Church, and of the composition of the
various sections as tested by the dates of the several ordinations
of the ministers respectively composing them.
With regard to Universities, it has not been considered ne-
cessary to present any separate view of them. The only profes-
sors whose duties are of such a character, as that adherence to
the Free Church properly exposes them to the necessity of resig-
nation, are the Professors of Divinity and Church History, and
the occupants of the chairs for these faculties in the various Uni-
versities will be found ranged along with the presbyteries witliin
whose bounds they are. Many of the most eminent Professors
of other faculties, it is true, such as Principal Sir David Brewster
of St AndreAVS, Dr Fleming, the distinguished Professor of Na-
tural Philosophy, and Mr Bentley, the Professor of Oriental Lan-
guages, both of King's College, Aberdeen ; Dr Brown, Professor
of Greek, Marischal College, Aberdeen ; with several other dis-
tinguished Professors at Glasgow and elsewhere, have adhered to
the Free Church, and have been in most cases, in consequence,
subjected to much annoyance, and threatened vntli expulsion from
their chairs by the vindictive and vengeful spleen of the Resi-
duary Presbyteries of St Andrews and Aberdeen ; but we have no
thought that the issue will be other than to prove that their pro-
ceedings are as impotent as they are in every sense despicable and
reprehensible. As respecting ministers of Chapels of Ease, and
salaried Missionaries, having no seats in church courts, separate
classified rolls of them will be found following the body of the
work. To these there is likewise added a roll of the Probationers
adhering to the Free Church. Their sacrifices, prospectively
speaking, are only second to those of the ministers : and it seemed
8 INTRODUCTION.
only due to them to make honourable record of their names.
Finally, an Appendix is added, containing the Solemn Engage-
ment, the Convocation Resolutions, and other documents which
seemed necessary to a proper apprehension of the more testing
votes given, and pledges made, by Class Second of the Residuary
Ministers.
In regard to the First Division, under the foregoing plan, the
adherents of the Free Church, the simple record of their names as
such has been deemed sufficient. While they continued in the Esta-
blishment there were slight differences of opinion amongst them,
principally touching how far a properly regulated and limited sys-
tem of patronage was desirable, or might be lawfully submitted to by
a Church of Christ. Even that difference was, by the progress of
events, pretty well purged before the disruption, and it related
entirely to a state of things which, so far as they are concerned,
has no longer an existence. It is, therefore, practically at an end ;
and it is not desirable that the memory of it should be farther pre-
served. In the two great principles — the first, that no pastor
shall be intruded upon a reclaiming congregation ; and the second,
of which the first, properly and strictly speaking, is only a conse-
quence and a part, that the Lord Jesus Christ is the alone King
and Head of his Church ; and that, as such, his word must be
consulted and obeyed as the supreme rule for the government
and regulation of the Church, in preference, and, if need be, in
opposition to the mandates of any earthly tribunal or authority —
they were ever heart and soul united. Of the depth and sin-
cerity of their convictions in regard to these — of the mighty
energy and power of that all-prevailing faith, which filled their
hearts — they have furnished a proof over which the universal
Church of Christ rejoices, at Avhich an incredidous world stands
amazed, and which, with all its art, it cannot explain away. In
the sight of heaven and earth they stand confessed a noble and
determined band of Christian heroes. The simple record of their
names as members of this band is in itself a high and proud
eulogium ; and the writer cannot but regard it as an honour-
able and pious labour to complete and transmit such a record
for the use of the future historian. He has often felt painful
regret that, after the neglect for years of the performance
of a similar duty for the 400 faithful men who, for the like
cause, were driven from their pulpits and their flocks, a hun-
INTRODUCTION. '■>
dred and sixty years ago, even all tlie assiduity of a Wodrow
was able so inadequately to accomplish it. It may be, per-
haps,, supposed by some, that he should have, in a parti-
cular manner, distinguished those eminent and devoted men,
who have been raised up and endowed of GrOD as the chief and
leading instruments in this great and vital contest ; but, besides
being scarcely within the scope of the present undertaking, it
was altogether unnecessary to do so. In the present day, their
names are familiar as household words, and there is no fear but
some future M'Crie will do them ample justice ; and it is, upon
the whole, better that, in a merely statistical compilation like
the present, all should stand upon the simple and undistinguished
Presbyterian level of brethren in the Lord, and fellow-soldiers
and sufferers in the same good cause.
In regard, likewise, to the First Ckiss of the Residuary Esta-
blishment, a similar simple record of names has been deemed suf-
ficient. This is not on account of any particular unity or cohe-
rence of general sentiment amongst them. By far the largest
class, it is true, are still of the genuine type of ancient Mode-
ratism; and more especially in the spiritual wastes of Aberdeen-
shire, and of the southern districts of Scotland, specimens of the
tribe, pure and uncontaminated as the days of Robertson could
furnish, may be gleaned in abundance. There is a section, how-
ever, and by no means an inconsiderable one in point of numbers,
whom the gro-wing Evangelism of the age has not left without im-
pressions of a certain kind, Avho are, perhaps, as far as they can be,
Evangelical in their preaching, and a few of them even occasionally
somewhat so in their speeches in Church Courts, but who, in the
general current of their lives, and of the Church polity which, by
their votes, they support, are Moderates in the strictest sense of
the epithet. There is even a third section, but not a numerous
one, who make high pretensions to spirituality ; but it is of an
unhealthy, sentimental caste, and is united with lordly notions
of Church power and authority far more befitting the mitre and
lawn of the prelate than the plain Genevan gown and cap of the
simple Presbyterian minister. There are also a few who may
have recorded a fitful and capricious vote for Evangelical mea-
sures, repented of almost as soon as given, or at least recanted the
moment the slightest threatening appeared of their becoming mat-
ters of serious controversy. It has been considered altogether
10 INTRODUCTION.
useless, and, indeed, would have been in a manner impossible, to
discriminate with anything like accuracy amongst all these
various sections. They are all entitled to the merit, such
as it is, of having subscribed their adherence to standards,
some of the most essential and peculiar principles of which
at the very moment of such subscription they to all practical
effects rejected ; and of having pursued their subsequent course
in general consistency with this auspicious and honourable com-
mencement of their ecclesiastical career. Although their grounds
of action may have somewhat varied, the result at which their po-
licy has aimed has been, to all practical results, the same, viz., the
depression of Evangelical principles and sway, and the resuscita-
tion of that evil system, whose bitter fruits are so abundantly
apparent in the records of the past, and which, it is scarcely to be
questioned, is destined to supply the most ample materials to fill
an equally dark and gloomy page in the records of the future. It
is, therefore, quite enough to know of such men that they were
Moderates.
With respect, however, to the Second Class of the Eesiduary
Establishment, it has been deemed incumbent to pursue a dilBFe-
rent course. It has been thought fitting to mention, in regard to
each of them, some of the specific grounds on which he is placed
in it. In the execution of this task, the writer has confined him-
self as much as possible to the record of public facts, leaving the
necessary inferences from these facts to be gleaned by each reader
for himself. But it is not to be concealed that these facts afibrd,
in most cases, but a faint and inadequate'ijortraiture of the men ;
and that, to have rendered it anything like complete in finish and
detail, it would have been necessary to . refer far more parti-
cularly to their repeated and solemn declarations of their belief
and reception of the principles at issue, not only as principles of
the standards of the Church, but of the eternal Word of God —
to their vows and resolutions to maintain them at all hazards —
to their professions of readiness to suffer the loss of all things —
to take to the hill-side, like their persecuted fiithers — to lay their
heads upon the block rather than surrender their principles — to their
solemn inculcation of them from the pulpit — and their still more
solemn appeals in their behalf to GoD in prayer. There are not
few amongst them of whom the fitting type is to be found in that
"Mr Patrick Galloway," Avho, in other and kindred times, offered to
INTRODUCTION. 11
sig-n the protestation against Prelacy with his blood, and " took it ill
if he were asked to eat a Christmas pie," and in that " Mr William
Struthers," who being in GlasgoAv, and happening to see Bishop
Spottiswood on the street, went into a shop, and fell into a swoon,
and on recovering, being asked what had befallen him, exclaimed,
"What ! saw ye not the character of the beast coming !" but who
both afterwards became vehement partizans of Prelacy. Nor is this
to be wondered at ; for, as is judiciously, and as applied to present
circumstances, most strikingly and truly remarked by Thomas
M'Crie, " He has studied history and observed life to little pur-
pose who has not discovered, that those who make the most flam-
ing professions of zeal, when professions may be made without dan-
ger or inconvenience, or who show an over-strained strictness
about matters of really small moment, are generally the first to
yield when the trial of principle arrives, and turn out the most
bitter opponents of their brethren who, though they made less
noise about their faithfulness, have nevertheless stood faithful in
the evil day."* In offering these remarks, the writer is influenced
by a regard to truth, and what its interests demand at his hand,
alone; for he has no desire to write, or speak, or think, of
the parties in question too harshly. He feels the power of
the trial from which they have shrunk ; and he is far from
wishing it to be understood that he permits himself to entertain
any boastful confidence, as if his own strength would have been
sufficient to have carried him in safety through it, had it been
presented to himself. But, while compassion is a proper and
legitimate feeling to cherish towards them, it is impossible to
entertain for them as a body any shred of respect or esteem.
They have doubtless been able in some degree to satisfy their
own minds that the course they have pursued is the right
one ; though it will be hard for those wlio have not the same
inducements they possess to understand the grounds upon
which they have proceeded. There is one amongst many
simple views of the case, Avhich, if they would present to
themselves, must, it is thought, startle them from their security.
Suppose that their more faithful and steadfast brethren who
have formed the 'Free Church had all, or even in any very
large portion, acted precisely as they have done, and remained
* M'Crie's Sketches of Scottish Church Histoiy, p. 172.
12 INTRODUCTION.
in tlis Establishment, can tliey not perceive the conse(iuence
which must have resulted to the cause of Christianity ? Does
not, at the bare supposition, the loud exulting shout of a godless
world, over the fall of those who made so brave a profession of
obnoxious truth, ring through fancy's ear, and awaken the sleep-
ing echoes of conscience I And is there not pictured forth before
imagination's eye the consequent shame and sinking of heart of
the people of God — the general reproach, obloquy, and suspicion
thrown over the very name of religion — and the ministerial
character for truthfulness, sincerity, and fortitude, become a scoff
and a bye-word in the mouths of the profane and the infidel ?
As matters have been ordered in Providence, by the noble self-
sacrificing faith of those whom they are now but too generally
ready to reproach and revile, Christianity has gathered additional
strength and renown from the issue ; but so far as tJiei/ are con-
cerned, the full responsibility of tlie worst result rests upon them.
It but now remains to draw attention to some of the more re-
markable statistical facts brought out by the Tables which
accompany the following pages ; and it may be observed, regard-
ing the strength of parties, that from Table No. I it appears —
1st, That the total number of ordained ministers having seats
in Church Courts in the Establishment at the time of the dis-
ruption, was 1195, and the number of vacant charges 53.
2d, That the proportion of those who have adhered to the
Free Church is 454,* and to the Establishment 741, — the latter
number consisting of ministers in class first 481, and in class
second 260. Likewise, that the strength of what may be called
the old Evangelical party — that is to say, Avhat it was or would
have been had no season of trial or difficulty arisen to divide it
into sections — was 714.
In regard, again, to the rate or j^ercentagc of secession, the
following results appear from the same table : —
1st, That, taken over the vrhole Church, the secession attains
to a percentage of 37.908, or almost thirty-eight out of eVery
hundred ministers it contained at the disruption. Over the
* If to this number be added "the adherents among the ministers of chapels of
ease, the missionaries ou the royal bounty, and the missionaries on foreign stations
(the latter have all adhered), who were mostly ordained ministers, and who all held
salaried ai)iiointments, the number of adherents to the Free Church exceeds 500.
INTRODUCTION. 13
eight southern synods, again, it is 37.065 ; and ovei' the eight
northern synods, 39.713. It thus appears, which was perhaps
scarcely the general opinion, that, tested by the rate of secession,
the northern synods, notwithstanding of the interjection of Aber-
deen like a lump of ice in the heart of them, were someAvhat more
evangelical than the southern. Again, the greatest rate of seces-
sion in any particular synod is in that of Koss, where 75.802 per
cent., or rather more than three-fourths of the ministers, have
gone out ; and it is least in that of Dumfries, where only 19.048
per cent., or rather less than one-fifth of the whole ministers,
have gone out. With respect to the five great synods, Lothian
and Tweeddale, Glasgow and Ayr, Perth and Stirling, Angus
and Mearns, and Aberdeen, which contain each upwards of a
hundred ministers, it is greatest in Perth and Stirling, where it
is 48.039, and least in Aberdeen, where it is 31.25.
2d, Confined, on the other hand, to the old Evangelical party,
the percentage of secession over the aggregate number (714),
of which it was composed, is 63.585 — that is to say, almost
two-thirds of those who ever professed in any degree to enter-
tain Evangelical principles have made the costly sacrifice of
their earthly all rather than betray them, while little more
than one-third have proved faint-hearted in the hour of trial.
Taking it, again, over the eight southern synods, the rate is
59.815 per cent ; and over the eight northern, it is 71.244 per
cent. Tried by this test, also, the northern synods have thus
likewise the advantage. Their Evangelism, besides being pro-
portionally more abundant, has proved itself to be possessed
of superior endurance to that of their southern neighbours. In
regard to particular synods, Ross once more appears in the
first rank, not less than 88 per cent, of its professing Evan-
gelism having broken connection mth the State ; while Ork-
ney is very considerably the meanest of all, only a little more
than forty-one per cent, of the once overwhelming strength of
Evangelism in that synod having withdrawn. Finally, taking
the five great synods above-mentioned, it is greatest in Aber-
deen and Angus and Mearns, which are about equal in this
respect, and in each of which rather more than 72 per cent, of
the professing Evangelical section have withdrawn ; and least in
that of Glasgow and Ayr, where the rate is only 59.3.
The results brought out by Table No. II., which exhibits the
composition of parties as tested by the dates of ordination, are
14 INTRODUCTION,
equally interesting with those elicited by the first Table. The
Table exhibits the composition of each synod in this respect ; but
the totals, as regards the whole Church, stands as follows : —
Ordained before 1800 to 1810 to 1820 to 1830 to 1840 to 1843
1 Free Church 12 27 59 109 208 39
2 Residuary Estab. —
Class First 59 75 100 128 91 28
Class Second 6 22 39 86 90 17
One of the first and most obvious results which these numbers
present is the progress of Evangelism in the Church. It may
justly be calculated that the deaths on either side of the Church
have been proportionally great, and that the survivors of those
ordained before any particular year afford a fair representation
of the relative strength and proportion of parties as at that parti-
cular year. Talcing, therefore (which is necessary to arrive at
just views on this head), the numbers of the Free Churchmen and
of the Second Class Residiiaries together, and as opposed to the
old Moderate party, we find that in 1800 the strength of parties
stood in the proportion of 59 old Moderates to 18 professing
Evangelicals ! This was the era of the quashing of missionary
enterprise, by solemn resolution of the General Assembly, and of
the passing of the famous or infamous act of 1799, barring the
pulpits of the Establishment against Mr Simeon of Cambridge,
Rowland Hill, and such other Evangelical firebrands. Passing on
again to 1810, we find the numbers stand 134 Moderates to 67
Evangelicals. The latter had, therefore, advanced from being
less than a third to be exactly half as numerous as their oppo-
nents. Just Avhen the night had attained its darkest, morn-
ing began to brighten in the horizon. Progressing still onwards to
1820, the numbers are 234 to 165. Moderatism retains a decided
majority, but Evangelism has made a long stride upon it and has
now become a formidable party. This was the era when Dr An-
drew Thomson, of mighty memory, was assailing the iniquities of
the system, and by and bye succeeded in sweeping away plurali-
ties, Avitli a host of its other corruptions. Still, coming up another
decade, we reach 1830, when the numbers stand 362 to 360. The
knell of Moderatism had about rung out, its sceptre was broken,
and its power was passing away. In 1834 the Veto act was
passed ; and a little more union and energy amongst its supporters
might have carried it sooner. Passing now to 1840, the numbers
are 454 to 667. During the ten years that but a little poAver was
conceded to the popular voice, 298 settlements were in favour of
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Evangelism and only 91 ! against it. Does not Moderatism
well to hate and dread the popular influence, which thus so
emphatically pronounces, wherever it has sway, sentence of
extinction against it ? But the days of the prosperity of Evan-
gelism in the Establishment had now drawn to a conclusion.
The Tories had returned to power ; and because Evangelism pre-
ferred— obstinately preferred — the eternal interests of the popula-
tion, and the law of its God, to the inclinations and prejudices of
the aristocracy, it must be put down. To effect this object was
the latest " holy alliance" formed. Patrons and Ministers of the
CroAvn banded together ; and no faithful minister of the Gospel
must be admitted — none but sure men, who had sworn vassalage to
the patrons and the Civil Courts. It is not asserted that this was
universal, but it did notoriously prevail to a large extent; and by
its marked effect upon the numbers from 1840 to 1843, the extent
of its influence may in some degree be calculated. Only 39 seced-
ing ministers entered the Church during that period, and of these
the large proportion were ministers of Church Extension churches,
Avhich were beyond the reach of patrons and cabinets ; while of
the two classes of Residuaries (and these, for obvious reasons,
must now be taken together) there are 45. Let these numbers
be compared with the relative proportions for the previous de-
cade, and the awful extent of this fearful tampering with con-
science and the liberties of the Church of God may, it is affirmed,
be to some extent comprehended.
There are many other interesting results brought out by these
Tables ; but space will not permit of their being adverted to, and
the reader must be left to glean them for himself. The Compiler
will, in conclusion, merely say that he has been at much pains to
verify and authenticate the various details which he now presents,
though he can scarcely hope, in so extensive a field, and where
his knowledge of individuals was necessarily limited, to have
altogether escaped errors, nor are they likely to be diminished by
the necessarily hurried Avay in which these sheets have passed
through the press. He trusts, hoAvever, that any they may be
discovered to contain will not be of formidable magnitude.
J. M'C.
Warder Office, Dundee,
10?/; October 1843.
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THE WHEAT AND THE CHAFF
GATHEKED INTO BUNDLES.
S»notJ of ILotliiatt anU iTbjcetJtialr.
I. — PRESBYTERY OF EDINBURGH.
1. FREE CHURCH.
DATt OV
ORDINATION
George Muirhead, D.D. Cramond, 1788
Henry Grey, St Mary's, Edinburgh, 1801
Thomas Chalmers, D.D., Professor of Divinity in the Uni-
versity of Edinburgh, 1803
William Simpson, Leith Wyncl, do. 1813
Patrick Clason, D.D., Bucdeuch, do. 1815
Eobert Gordon, D.D., High Church, do. 1816
John Bruce, St Andrews, do. 1818
John Glen, Portobello, 1818
Walter Fairlie, Gihnerton, 1819
David Welsh, D.D., Professor of Divinity and Church His-
tory in the Univei-sity of Edinburgh. 1820
James Julius Wood, Greyfriars, Edinburgh, 1827
James Buchanan, High Church, do. 1828
George R. Davidson, Lady Glenorchy's, do. 1828
Thomas Guthrie, St John's, do. 1830
William Cunningham, D.D., Trin. Col., do. 1830
James Begg, Liberton, 1830
Charles John Brown, New North Kirk, Edinburgh, 1831
Andrew Mackenzie, Henderson''s Church, do. 1831
Robert Elder, St PauVs, do. 1831
William K. Tweedie, Tolbooth Kirk, do. 1832
James Lewis, St John's, Leith, 1832
IS LOTIilAX AXD TWRKDDALE.
John Syni, Old Greyfriars, Edinbiu-ah, 183::?
David Thorburn, South Lelth, 1833
Robert Smith Candhsh, D.D., St George's, Edinburgh. 1834
WiUiam Nisbet, New Street, do. 1834
Robert Fergusson, St David's, Edinburgh, 1836
A. Moody Stuart, St Lteke's, do. 1837
James Fairbairn, Newhavcn, 1838
James Noble, Gaelic, Edinburgh, 1839
John Thomson, Mariner's Church, Leith, 1840
Alexander W. Brown, St Bernard's, Edinburgh, 1841
Thomas Addis, Morningsiclc, do. 1841
James Manson, Dean, do. 1842
Alexander Gregory, Roxhurgh, do. 1842
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Alexander Brunton, D.D., Professor of Oriental Lajngnages
in the University of Edinburgh, Tron Church, Edinburgh, 1797
David Ritchie, D.D., St Andrew's, Edinburgh, 1797
John Gilchrist, D.D., Canongate, do. ' 1807
Wm. Muir, D.D., LL.D., St Stephen's, do. 1812
John Hunter, Tron Church, do. 1814
John Clark, Canongate, do. 1823
Thomas Clark, D.D., Old Church, do. 1824
James Grant, D.D., South Leith, 1824
John Kinross, St Thomas's, Leith, 1842
John Lee, D.D., Principal and Primarius Professor af Divi-
nity in the University of Edinburgh, 1807
Class Second.
Lewis Balfour, Colinton, 180G
Did not occupy a very prominent place in the o/ntrovers}-, but always
professed to belong to the Evangelical party, and uniformly acted with
them. He M'as in the Assembly of 18:53, and then supported the ad-
mission of the chapel ministers, and the overtures and motion on calls,
which in the foUnwing year resulted in the Veto Act. Subsequently
he supported the Veto itself, and the independence of the Church. He
was present at the Convocation in November 1842, and adhei-ed to tho
first series of resolutions.*
Alexander L. Simpson, D.D., Kirknewton, 1812
Acquired considerable notoriety for the share he took in originating and
heading the movement of the " Forty " in 1842, to which so much of
the subsequent disasters of the Cluirch may be traced. Originally acted
with the Moderate party, but became the strenuous adherent of the
Evangelical side from about the era of their rising into a majority. He
'■' Sco Apiiendix, Nn. 'i.
i.oTinA.v AXi) twki:dt)A]j:. 19'
warmly advocated the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual inde-
pendence, and in the earlier stages of the controversy took a consider-
able share in arousing the attention of the people to a sense of their
importance. In 1840, he strongly opposed Lord Aberdeen's bill, and in
the Assembly of that year spoke and voted against it, and continued, up
to a late period, a member of the General Assembly's Non-intrusion
Committee.
John Paul, St Cuthbert's, Edinburgh, 1817
Long the colleague in the ministry of the late eminent and godly Dr
Dickson, and, like that good man, uniformly and earnestly maintained
the cause of Evangelism. He did not profess anti-patronage principles,
but he opposed Lord Aberdeen's bill, subscribed the declaration against
it,* and steadily maintained the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual
independence. He was present at the Convocation, but did not adhere
to either of the series of resolutions.
Archibald Bennie, Lady Yester's, Edinburgh, 1824
Throughout belonged to what may be called the extreme section of the
Evangelical party. He held anti-patronage principles, opposed Lord
Aberdeen's bill, subscribed the declaration against it, and likewise the
solemn Engagement in defence of the liberties of the Church. t Gene-
rally he bore a very marked and prominent share in the agitation in
behalf of the principles maintained by his party; and, in particular, it
may be mentioned that he took part in one or more of the series of
lectures delivered in Edinburgh in elucidation of these principles, and
afterwards published. Latterly, he gradually drew off; and although
present at one diet of the Convocation, he did not adhere to either series
of the resolutions.
V/ilHam Glover, Greenside, Edinburgh, 1823
All along a very keen and decided adherent of the Evangelical majority,
and was, it is said, the very first to raise a public testimony in behalf
of their principles in the Synod of Galloway previous to his translation
to Edinburgh. In 1840, he subscribed the declaration against Lord
Aberdeen's bill; and in the Assembly of 1841, voted in the majority for
the deposition of the seven Strathbogie recusants, and in favour of the
measure of non-intrusion introduced by his Grace the Duke of Argyle.J
D. Runcimaii, Newington, Edinburgh, 1829
Uniformly acted with the Evangelical party, and supported thern in
their measures. He voted for the original Independence resolutions
brought forward by Dr Buchanan of Glasgow in the Assembly of 1838,
was present at the Convocation, and subscribed both series of resolutions. %
Robert Jamieson, Currie, 1830
Never entertained anti-patronage principles, and voted in the minority
against the anti-patronage resolutions in the Assembly of 1842. He
always, however, professed himself amongst the most warm and zealous
assertors of the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence,
and bore somewhat of a prominent share in their advocacy. He opposed
the Earl of Aberdeen's bill, subscribed the solemn Engagement, and in
the Assembly of 1842 recorded his vote for the memorable Claim of
Rights. II He attended the Convocation, but adhered to first set of re-
'■' Sec Appendix, Xo. 1. t Ibid, No. 2. 1 Il>id, N".
? ] bid, Nos. 5 .and C. \ Ibid Xo. 'i.
20 LOTHIAN AND TAVEEBDALE,
solutions only. After the disruption he became a candidate for St
Mary's, Edinburgh, vacated by his personal friend, the venerable and
Rev. Henry Grey, and was nominated in the Town Council of Edin-
burgh for the vacancy. At his nomination a laboured defence of his
consistency, in the shape of a letter from himself to his proposer in the
Council, was read, and a discussion followed of a character fitted to be
anything but soothing to his feelings. Ultimately, he was rejected with-
out a vote, Mr Learmonth of Dean, amongst others, declaring that, after
the explanations which had taken place, he could not support him.
David Home, Corstorphine, 1831
Did not bear any very prominent share in the proceedings of Church
Courts, but was a decided and uniform supporter of the Evangelical
majority, and a steady assertor of the principles of non-intrusion and
spiritual independence. He attended the Convocation, and subscribed
the first series of resolutions.
James Macfarlane, Duddingstone, 1831
It may be doubted whether he ought not rather to have been placed in
Class First of the Residuary Presbytery, as he has for years uniformly
acted and voted with them in all questions of ecclesiastical polity. He
was, however, at one time, while in St Bernard's Church, Edinburgh, a
supporter of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and accustomed
to speak strongly in their behalf.
J. C. Fowler, Katho, 1833
Recently translated from St Luke's, Glasgow. Until 1842, he uniformly
supported the majority. In the Assembly of 1841, he voted for the
deposition of the Strathbogie recusants — for the anti-patronage over-
tures— for the Duke of Argyle's bUl— and the popular election of the
eldership. In 1842, he was one of the first to connect himself with the
movement of the Forty ; and shortly thereafter he was presented to
Ratho. Since then he has, in all vital and important questions, voted
against his former friends. At present believed that he is to be pre-
sented to St John's Glasgow, vacated by the Rev. Dr Brown, a man
from whom he experienced much kindness and friendship.
James Veitcli, St Cuthbert's, Edinburgli, 1834
At one time supported the Veto, and professed the principles of non-intru-
sion and spiritual independence ; but of late years he took but little
share in the business of Church Courts, and generally, when he did so,
acted with the Moderates.
II. — PRESBYTERY OF LINLITHGOW.
I. FREE CHXTRCH.
Thomas Gordon, Falkirk, 1819
Samuel Martin, Bathgate, 1825
Lewis Hay Irving, Abercorn, 1831
William M. Hetherington, Torphichen, 1836
John Laing, assistant and successor, Livingstone, 1842
LOTHIAN AND TVVEEDDALE. 21
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
James M. Robertson, Livingstone, 1802
Alexander Davidson, Slamannan, 1810
Andrew Bell, D,D., Linlithgow, 1S22
George Boag, Uphall, 1828
William Walker, Midcalder, 1843
Class Secund,
Pavid Fleming, Carriden, 1816
All along a decided advocate of the principles of non-intrusion and spi-
ritual independence. In 1840, he subscribed the declaration against
Lord Aberdeen's bill ; and in the Assembly of 1841, voted for the depo-
sition of the Strathbogie recusants, and for the Duke of Argyle's bill.
He attended the Convocation, and subscribed the first series of reso-
lutions.
Thomas Dimma, Queonsferry, 1820
A maintainer of non-intrusion and spiritual independence. In the
Assembly of 1833 he supported the admission of the chapel ministers,
and the overtures on calls; and again, in the Assembly of 1841, he
voted for the deposition of the Strathbogie recusants, for the Duke of
Argyle's bill, and the popular election of the eldership.
Kenneth Mackenzie, Borrowstounness, 1824:
A very ardent professor of the principles of the Evangelical majority, and
belonging to the extreme section. In 1840, he subscribed the declara-
tion against Lord Aberdeen's bill^ and in the Assembly of 1841 he voted
in the minority on Dr Cunningham's motion declaring patronage to
be a grievance and an evil which ought to be abolished, likewise for the
deposition of the Strathbogie seven, and the Duke of Argyle's bill. He
attended the Convocation, and subscribed both series of resolutions.
Graham Mitchell, Whitburn, 1824
A decided advocate of the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual inde-
pendence from the first, and active in maintaining them. In the Assem-
bly of 1832, he supported the overtures on calls; and in 1840, he voted
against Lord Aberdeen's bill. He attended the Convocation, and ad-
hered to the first series of resolutions.
John Ker, Polmont, 1825
A maintainer of the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence
from the outset. In the Assembly of 1832, he supported the overtures on
calls; and in 1840, he opposed Lord Aberdeen's bill, and voted for th«
suspension of the Strathbogie recusants. He never bore any very pro-
minent share in the controversy.
Adam Dmican Tait, KirkUston, 1826
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
was especially strong upon the latter. In 1839, he supported Dr
Chalmers' resolutions, solemnly pledging the Church to maintain the
principle of non-intrusion at all hazards, notwithstanding the Auchter-
arder decision. He has long ceased to act with the Evangelical side.
James Scott, Dalmeny, 1827
A very zealous professor of non-intrusion and spiritual independence,
and an attender of anti-patronage meetings, though generally voting
against anti-patronage overtures in Church Courts. In the Assembly
22 LOTHIAN AND TWEEDDALK.
of 1832, he supported the oveitures on calls; and in 1840, he opposed
Lord Aberdeen's bill^ and voted for the suspension of the Strathbogie
recusants. He was likewise present at the Convocation, and adhered
to the first series of resolutions.
James Macfarlane, Muiravonside, 1834
A keen supporter of the principles of the Evangelical majority. In 1840
he subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill and the
solemn Engagement. In the Assembly of 1842, he voted for the anti-
patronage resolutions and the Claim of Rights. He adhered to both
series of the Convocation resolutions ;■ but afterwards, by letter, formally
withdrew his adherence.
William Learmontb, West Calder, 1835
A keen and zealous advocate and propagator • of the principles of the
Evangelical majority. In 1840, he subscribed the declaration against
Lord Aberdeen's bill ; and in the Assembly of 1842, he supported the
anti-patronage resolutions and the Claim of Rights. He was present at
the Convocation, and adhered to both series o/tfic resolutions.
John Smith, Ecclesmachen, 1836
A steady supporter of the Evangelical side, and held very decidedly the
principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, but did not take
any pi-orainent share in their advocacy. In the Assembly of 1840, he
voted on all questions with the majority.
William Begg, Falkirk, 1836
A loud and vehement assertor of the most extreme principles of the
Evangelical party. In 1840, he subscribed the solemn Engagement,
Was a member of Convocation, and adhered to both series of the reso-
httions.
William Bniiiks, Camehu, 1841
Professing the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence,
but cautiously avoiding any forward or decided advocacy of them. Since
the disruption he has obtained a presentation to the parish of Torphichen.
Vacant.
GranganoutJi,
By the translation of Mr J. W. Taylor to Flisk;^in the Presbytery of Cupar.
III. PRESBYTERY OF BIGGAR.
1. FREE CHURCH.
James Proudfoot, Culter, 1827
William Haniia, Skirling, 1835
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Hamilton Paul, Broughtuii, 1813
Alexander Craik, D.D., Libbeiton, 1813
Thomas Watson, Covington and Thankertoii, 1821
Charles Hope, Wandell and Lamington, 1821
John Alton, D.D., Dolphington, 1825
John Wilson, Walston, ' 1825
John C. Renton, Dunsyre, 1834
John Forbet!, Symington, 1840
LOI'HIAN AND TWEEDDALE- 23'
Class Second,
J. Christison, Biggar, 1823
Originally attached himself to the Evangelical side ; and in 18-iO subscribed
the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill, but speedily relapsed into-
Moderatisra.
IV. — PRESBYTERY OF PEEBLES.
L FREE CHURCH.
James Somerville, D.D., Drumelzier, 17^
Creorge Burns, D.D., Tweedsmuir, • 1816
Walter Paterson, Kirkurd, 1837
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT,
Class First.
Alexander Affleck, Lyne and Megget, 1814
Patrick Eoberston, Eddleston, 1820'
John Elliot, Peebles, 1825
Patrick Booth, Innerleithen, 1833
James Cruickshank, Manor, 1833
Alexander M, Forrester, West Linton, 1836
Alexander Edgar, Stobo, 1837
Class Second-
James Campbell, Traqnair, 1820
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
generally supported the Evangelical cause. In 1840, subscribed the de-
claration against Lord Aberdeen's bill, and in the Assembly of 1841
voted for the deposition of the Strathbogie recusants.
James Charteris, Newlands, 1 834
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
generally supported th« Evangelical cause.
V. PRESBYTERY OF DALKEITH.
1. FREE CHURCH.
David Brown, RosUn, 1829
Robert Court, Heriot, 1831
James Menteith, Dalkeith, 1832
Thomas Pitcairn, assistant and successor, Cockpen, 1833
James Bannerman, Ormiston. • 1833
24- LOTHIAN AND TWEEDDALE,
2. RESIDUAUY ESTABLISHMENT,
Class First.
James Goldie, Temple, 1789
James Grierson, M.D., Cockpen, 1814
Alexander Ton*ence, Glencross, 1818
J. G. Beveridge, Invei'esk, 1832
William Muir, assistant and successor, Temple, 1839
John Crawford. Crichton, 1840
J, R. Duncan, assistant and successor, Dalkeith, 1&41
Class Secoyid.
Alexander Welsh, Cranstown, 1817
Was a supporter of the Veto, and uniformly acted with the Evangelical
party for several years after it had become the law of the Church ; but
when the controversy thickened, he ceased to support them, and on all
important matters voted with their opponents.
John Adamson, Newton, 1826
Was not a supporter of the Church's views in regard to non-intrusion, but
lield the doctrine of her spiritual independence. He was one of those
who approved of Lord Aberdeen's bill in 1840.
James Smith, Borthwick, 1826
Formerly of the Relief Synod, afterwards of Chalmers' Church, Glasgow.
Up to the Assembly of 1841, he uniformly acted with the Evangelical
raajority, and made a high profession of their principles, but, since his
presentation to Borthwick, has voted as a confirmed Moderate.
William Scott MoncriefF, Pennicuik, 1830
Unifonnly acted with the Evangelical party down to a period subsequent
by some years to the enactment of the Veto, and made a sti'ong profes-
sion of their principles, but has, during a fewrccent years, as unifonnly
opposed them.
^I. C. Mackenzie, Lasswade, 1833
Throughout the whole of the Church's contendings he maintained the
principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence. In the Assem-
bly of 1833, he supported the overtures on calls; and in that of 1838,
he voted for Dr Buchanan's Independence resolutions. In 1840, he
subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill. He was a
member of Convocation, but did not subscribe either series of the re-
solutions.
Bobort Mitchell, Carrington, 1835
Uniformly and zealously maintained and advocated the principles of non-
intrusion and spiritual independence, and in 1840 subscribed the declara-
tion against Lord Aberdeen's bill. Was a member of Convocation, and
adhered to the first series of resolutions, Since the disruption he hns
obtained and accepted the presentation to the parish of Craig, in the
Presbytery of Brechin, vacated by the excellent and venerable l>r
Brewster,
LOTHIAN AND TWEEDDALE. 25
Alexander Davidson, Nortliesk, 1839
Up to about the time of his obtaining a disputed presentation to North Leith,
-was a uniform and cordial supporter of the Evangelical party, and made
a very high profession of their principles. Was a member of the As-
sembly of 1840, and voted with them in every question, including the
rejection of Lord Aberdeen's bill, and in the autumn of that year sub-
scribed the solemn Engagement. Since the disruption, has obtained
undisputed possession of North Leith, one of the richest benefices in the
Establishment.
Parishes Vacant.
Fala and Soutra,
Newbattle,
Buccleuch Church, Dalkeith.
VI. PRESBYTERY OF HADDINGTON,
1. FREE CHURCH.
Robert Lorimer, LL.D., Pladdington, 1793
Angus Mackellar, D.D., Pencaitland, 1812
John Abernethy (since dead), Bolton, 1816
Patrick Fairbairn, Saltoun, 1830
W. B. Cunningham, Prestonpans, 1833
John Thomson, Yester, 1834
John Ainslie, Dirleton, 1835
Archibald Lorimer, Cockenzie, 1838
S. 0. Dodds, assistant and successor, Garvald, 1839
J. W. Wright, St John's, Haddington, 1839
James Dodds, assistant and successor, Kumbie, 1841
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
John Sangster, D.D., Garvald, 1800
J. Henderson, Tranent, 1806
James Macfarlane, Humbie, 1811
John Smith, Aberlady, 1812
John Ramsay, Gladsmuir, 1812
James Forsyth, Morham, 1827
John Cook, Haddington, 1832
Class Second.
William Ritchie, Athelstaneford, 1805
Throughout the -whole controversy, an ardent and zealous partizau of the
Evangelical majority. Maintained the principles of non-intrusion and
spiritual independence, and -wa* accustomed to speak against patronage,
26 LOTIIIAX AND TWEEDDALE.
contending that patrons had no right to compensation^ because they had
received both the price and the purchase. In tlie Assembly of 1832, sup-
ported the overtures on calls ; and in that of 1841, voted for the deposi-
tion of the Strathbogie recusants, for the Duke of Argyle's bill, and
the popular election of the eldership. Was a member of Convocation,
and did not adhere to either series of resolutions ; but a short time before
the disruption, attended a meeting of adhering ministers and elders to
select the most suitable sites for Free Churches and preaching stations,
and made some suggestions as to the latter.
R. Balfour Graham, North Berwick, 1814
A strenuous and active maintainer of the principles of non-intrusion and
spiritual independence. In the Assembly of 1834, supported the Veto
and the Chapel Act ; and in that of 1838, voted for Dr Buchanan's Inde-
pendence resolutions. Volunteered his attendance with the Presbytery
of Dunkeld to the bar of the Court of Session, when rebuked for breach
of interdict. In 1840 subscribed the declaration against Lord Aber-
deen's bill. Was a member of Convocation, and adhered to the first
series of resolutions.
VII. — PRESBYTERY OF DUNBAR.
I . FREE CHURCH.
Adam Forman, Innerwick, 1824
John Thomson, Prestonkirk, 1831
Andrew Baird, assistant and successor, Cockburnspath, 1831
WilHam Sorley, Belhaven, 1840
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Andrew Spence, Cockburnspath, 1789
Robert Moore, Oldhamstocks, ^ 1797
James Wallace, D.D., Whitekirk, ' 1802
John Lumsden, Whittingham, 1804
John Jaffray, Dunbar, - 1821
Class Second.
David Logan, Stenton, 1817
From the first a steady adherent of the Evangelical party. In the As-
sembly of 1833, supported the overtures on calls; and in 1840, subscribed
the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill. In the Assembly of 1842,
he voted for the rejection of the commission from the deposed Strathbogie
recusants, for the anti-patronage resolutions, and the Claim of Rights.
Was a member of the Convocation, and adhered to the first series of
resolutions .
Robert Bui'ns Thomson, Spott, 1834
Always professed to maintain the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual
independence, and uniformly acted with the Evangelical party up to
the Convocation, which he did not attend.
LOTHIAN AND TWEEDDALE.
27
GENERAL RESULT OVER SYNOD OF LOTHIAN ANJ) TWEEDDALE.
FREE CHURCH.
Presbytery
of Edinburgh, ministers seceding,"
Linlithgow, „
Peebles,
Dalkeith,
Haddington, „
Dunbar, „
34
5
2
3
5
. 11
4
Total of Free Church ministers iu Synod^
64
The above total comprises—
I. Ministers of endowed parishes,
42
,, of unendowed do.
KESJDUARY ESTAULISUMENT.
22
64
c
LASS ISX.
Class •.
D.
Presbytery
of Edinburgh, ministers adhering,
10
11
„
Linlithgow, „
. 5
12
„
Biggar,
8
I
^j
Peebles, „
. 7
2
■
Dalkeith,
7
7
„
Haddington, „
• 7
2
.
Dunbar, „
5
2
Total of each Class,
49
37
49
Total of adhering ministers,
The above total comprises —
1. Ministers of endowed parishes, Class I,
Class 2,
2. Ministers of unendowed parishes, Class 1,
Class 2,
Vacant Parishes.
Presbytery of Linlithgow,
Dalkeith,
86
28 MERSK AXD TEVIOTDALK.
SynotJ of MtXM mti CTfUiotUale.
Vlll. — PRESBYTERY OF DUNSE.
1. FREE CHUaCH.
John Brown, D.D., Langton, 1805
Archibald M'Conechy, Bunkle and Preston, 1819
John Wallace, Abbey St Bathans, 1323
John Fairbairn, West Church, Greenlaw, 1833
WilUam Cousin, Boston Church, Dunse, 1840
John Bailhe, Fogo, 1841
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
George Cunningham, Dunse, 1797
Abraham Home, Greenlaw, 1799
James Thomson, D.D., Eccles, 1805
Walter Home, Polwarth, 1823
Class Second.
James Hope Sibbald, Cranshaws, 1813
Uniformly acted with the Evangelical party — was a member of Convoca-
tion, and subscribed both series of resolutions.
Henry Riddel, Longformacus, 1830
Maintained the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence,
and in 1840 voted in the majority for the suspension of the Strathbogie
ministers.
IX. PRESBYTERY OF CHIRNSIDE.
1. FREE CHURCH.
John Turnbull, Eyemouth, 1822
John Fulton Knight, Mordington, 1832
Robert Cowie, Whitsome, 1832
2, RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
John Edgar, Hutton, 1810
Alexander Christison, Foulden, 1821
A. Cuthbertson, Edrom, 1823
Thomas Smith Goldie, Coldstream, 1830
James Logan, Swinton, 1833
A. W. Corkindale, Ladykirk, 1842
MERSE AND TEVIOTDALE. 29
Class Second.
James H. Robertson, Coldlnghame, 1827
Professed the principles of spiritual independence and non-intrusion, but
never very active or forward in maintaining them. Generally suj)-
ported the Evangelical side when he took part in the business of Church
Courts, which was seldom.
Daniel Cameron, Ayton, 1836
Translated during the piesent year from BridgegaU, Glasgow, on the pre-
sentation of the Crown. Up to 1842, a very decided and thorough-going
assertor of Evangelical principles. Professed strongly the principles of
non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and in 1840 subscribed the
declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill. Was one of the first to join
the movement of the Forty, and, like a number more of the same party,
speedily obtained preferment at the hands of the Government.
John Robertson, Houndwood, 1838
For a time a cautious and hesitating assertor of the principles of Evan-
gelism— latterly a confirmed Moderate.
James Wilson, Chirnside, 1838
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, but
not particularly zealous in maintaining them. Generally supported the
Evangelical cause when he took part in the business of Church Courts,
which he was cautious in doing. Latterly inclined towards the Mode-
rates, and after the Stewarton decision, voted with them for the exclu-
sion of the quoad sacra brethren.
X. — PRESBYTERY OF KELSO.
1. FREE CHURCH.
George Craig, SprOuston, 1835
Horatius Bonar, North Parish, Kelso, 1837
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
William Faickney, Linton, 1805
David Hogarth, Makerston, 1807
Joseph Thomson, Ednam, 1819
David Hope, Roxbm-gh, 1819
Peter Buchanan, Stitchel, 1827
Class Second.
Walter Morlson, Morebattle, 1807
A very decided advocate of non-intrusion and spiritual independence. In
1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill, and uni-
formly acted with the Evangelical party, and supported them in all their
measures, so long as they remained in the Establishment, refusing to
join in the movement of the Forty.
.so MERSR AND TEYIOTDALE.
James Melville M'Culloch, D.D., Kelso, 1829
Originally a keen partizan of the extreme section of tlie Evangelical sidp,
and during the first years of the controversy bore a prominent share in
its public agitation, presiding at or otherwise taking part in non-intru-
sion meetings, &c. In the Assembly of 1833, lie supported the ad-
mission of the Chapel Ministers and the overtures on calls. In that of
1836, he voted for the anti-patronage resolutions; and in 1840, subscribed
the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill. Afterwards he took a
leading and active shai"e in originating and carrying forward the un-
happy movement of the Forty. Subsequently to the disruption ho
was proposed in the Edinburgh Town Council for St Mary's, Edinburgh,
but his election was strongly opposed by a large section of the Council,
and he was most unpleasantly handled in the course of the discussion
which followed. Ultimately he was elected by a small majority, but
declined the presentation. Has now obtained and accepted the pre-
sentation to the West Church, Greenock, the richest benefice in the
Establishment.
John Baird, Yetholm, 1829
A very keen and decided maintainor of non-intrusion and spiritual inde-
pendence, and inclining broadly to anti-patronage views. He sub-
scribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill in 1840, and up to
the movement of the Forty, to which he became a party, uniform!}^
acted with the Evangelical side.
John Gifford, Nenthorn, 1832
Originally a keen adherent of the Evangelical side, and a zealous professor
of anti-patronage principles. In the Assembly of 1833, he supported
the admission of the Chapel Ministers, the overtures on calls, and the
anti-patronage resolutions. In that of 1838, he voted for the Indepen-
dence resolutions; and in 1840, subscribed the declaration against Loid
Aberdeen's bill. As matters grew more serious he gradually drew off;
and in the Assembly of 1842, he voted against the anti-patronage reso-
lutions, and did not support the Claim of Rights. He became one of
the Fortv.
XI. PRESBYTERY OF JEDBURGH.
1. FREF. CHURCH.
John A. Wallace, Hawick, - 1827
Andrew Milroy, Crailing, 1829
John Purvos, Jedburgh, 1880
2. RESIDUARY liSTABLISHMENT.
C/a.^s First.
John Richmond, Southdean, " 1810
George B. Rutherford, Hownani, 1818
David Stevenson, Wilton. . 1826
David Aitken, Minto, 1827
John Paton, Ancrum, 1830
James Wright, Oxnam, 1830
A. Grav, Bednde, 1832
MKUSF, AND TEVlOTlJALi;. 31
John Eu-on, Ilr.pekirk, 1834
William S. Martin, Kirkton, 1834
William Grant, Cavers, 1840
Class Second.
Joseph Yair, Eckford, 1829
Maintained the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence,
but was very far from being active or zealous in their advocacy. In
Church Courts generally extended a cautious support to the measures of
the Evangelical side.
XII. PRESBYTERY OF LAUDER.
1. FREE CTIUKCII.
Walter Wood, Wcstruther, 1838
2. KESIDUARY ESTAHLISIIMENT.
Claa.^ Firgt.
James Duncan, Mertoun, 1790
Thomas Cleghorn, Sniailholm, 1796
James Patcrson, Gordon, 1824
Class Srroii'l.
David W. Gordon, Earlston, 1807
Professed anti-patronage principles — a uniform supporter of the Evangeli-
cal side.
Peter Cosens, Lander, 1810
A steady and active supporter of the Evangelical side. In the Assembly
of 1834, supported the Veto, and the admission of the Chapel Ministers.
In 1840, signed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill, was a
member of Convocation, and adhered to the first series of resolutions.
James Rutherford, Channelkirk, 1826
Professed tlie principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence. A
genei-al but cautious supporter of the Evangelical side, taking by no
means a prominent share in the controversy.
John H. Walker, Lcgerwood, 1834
Maintained the principles of non-intrasion and spiritual independence,
and steadily supported the Evangelical side. In the Assembly of 1838,
voted for the Independence resolutions; and in that of 1841, for the
anti-patronage resolutions, the deposition of the Strathbogie recusants,
and the Duke of Argyle's bill. Afterwards evinced symptoms of halt--
ing, though giving it to be understood that he would not remain in the"
Establishment in the event of the Evangelical party being driven out.
David Waddel, Stow, 1841
A keen adherent of the Evangelical party, holding the principles of the
extreme section, and extending an unflinching support to all their
measures. In the Assembly of 1842, supported the anti-patronage
resolutions and the Claim of Rights, was a member of Convocation,
and adhered to the first series of resolutions.
32 MERSE AND TEVIOTDALE.
XIII. PRESBYTERY OF SELKIRK.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Thomas Jolly, Bowden, 1829
John Edmonstone, Ashkirk, 1837
WiUiam P. Falconer, Ladhope, 1839
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Clms First.
John Campbell, Selkirk, 1806
John Thomson, Maxton, 1810
George Ritchie, St Boswell's, 1834
William Murray, Meb-ose, 1836
James Russell, assistant and successor, Yarro\v, 1841
Adam Gourlay, Lillieslcaf, 1842
Clas? Second.
Robert Russell, D.D., Yarrow, 1790
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
in the Assembly of 1832 supported the overtui-es on calls. Throughout
a long incumbency steadily acted with the Evangelical party, though
not taking any active or prominent share in the more recent struggles.
Alexander Nivison, Roberton, 1820
Originally supported the Evangelical side, and in 1840 subscribed the
declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill, but speedily relapsed into
Moderatism.
James Smith, Ettrick, 1823
Professed to belong to the Evangelical party, and supported the Veto. Has
for several years back been gradually drawing off from them.
Kenneth Macleay Phin, Galashiels, 1841
Previous to obtaining a Crown presentation to' Galashiels was one of the
most active and vehement advocates of the principles of the Evan-
gelical side, and is reported to have entertained extreme anti-patronage
views ; but since his settlement in that parish-he has usually acted and
voted with the Moderates.
GENERAL RESULT OVER SYNOD OF MERSE AND TEVIOTDALE.
FREE CHURCH.
Presbytery of Dunse, ministers seceding, ... 6
Chirnside, „ . . . .3
Kelso, „ ... 2
Jedburgh, „ . . . .3
Lauder, „ ... I
Selkirk, „ .... 3
Total Free Church ministers in Svnod, . . 18
DUMFRIES.
33
The above number comprises —
Ministers of old or endowed parishes,
Do. of unendowed do.
RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Presbytery of Dunse, ministers adhering,
Chirnside,
Kelso,
Jedburgh,
Lauder,
Selkirk,
Total in each Class,
14
4
— 18
Class 1st.
Class 2d.
4
2
. 6
4
5
4
. 10
1
3
5
. 6
4
34
20
34
Together,
The above number comprises —
1. Ministers of old or endowed parishes, Class 1st,
Class 2d,
2. Minister of unendowed parish. Class 2d,
Parishes vacant — None.
SsnoO of Bumfrtes.
XIV. — PRESBYTERY OF LOCHMABEN.
1. FREE CHURCH.
D. B. Douie, Diyfesdale,
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Cla^s First.
Jacob Wright, Hutton,
Andrew Jameson, St Mungo,
William Dunbar, D.D., Applegarth,
Thomas Little, Tundergarth,
T. H. Thomson, Dalton,
Andrew B. Murray, Mousewald,
Thomas Marjoribanks, Lochmaben,
Hugh Dobie, Kirkmichael,
William Little, Kirkpatrick-juxta,
1831
1799
1803
1807
1822
1823
1825
1834
1835
1841
34 DUMFRIES.
Class Second.
Alexandei' Johnston, Moffat, 1792
Throughout a long incumbency a very zealous and decided supporter of
Evangelical principles. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord
Aberdeen's bill. Has of late years been much weighed down by the
pressure of years and infirmities.
Robert Colvin, D.D., Johnstone, 1809
A very decided and active supporter of the Evangelical side. In the As-
sembly of 1834, he voted for the veto and the admission of the chapel
ministers, and in 1840 subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's
bill. In the Assembly of 1842, he supported the rejection of the com-
mission from the deposed Strathbogie recusants and the Claim of Rights.
Did not maintain anti-patronage views, and was not a member of Con-
vocation.
Charles Dickson, Wamphray, 1825
A very decided and active partizan of the Evangelical side. In the As-
sembly of 1833, supported the admission of the chapel ministers and the
overtures on calls; and in 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord
Aberdeen's bill. Was a member of Convocation, and adhered to both
series of resolutions.
XV. PRESBYTERY OF LANGHOLM.
1. FREE CHURCH.
William Brown Clark, Half-Morton, 1839
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
William Berry Shaw, Langholm, 1801
Robert Shaw, Ewes, ' 1807
James Donaldson, Canonbie, 1815
Angus Barton, Castleton, . 1822
Adam Cunningham, Eskdalemuir, 1836
William B. Dunbar, Westerkirk, 1842
Class Second.
None.
XVI. — PRESBYTERY OF ANNAN.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Henry Duncan, D.D., Ruthwell, 1799
George Hastie, Kirkpatrick-Fleming, 1834
Hugh M'Bryde Broun, Biydckirk, 1836
DUMFRIES. 35
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Richard Nivison, Middlebie, 1820
James Monilaws, Annan, 1821
James Roddick, Gi'aitney, 1828
Robert Menzies, Hoddam, 1834
Class Second.
Nicholas, Sloan, Dornock, 1797
Held the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
generally acted with the Evangelical side.
William B. Nivison, Kirtle, 1818
Originally acted with the Evangelical side, and maintained their prin-
ciples. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's
bill, but speedily relapsed into Moderatism.
Geoi'ge Gillespie, Cumbertrees, 1828
Held the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence. In the
Assembly of 1832, supported the overtures on calls, and uniformly acted
with the Evangelical side,
William Wyper, New Church, Annan, 1838
Originally connected with the Independent body ; but circumstances having
occurred to detach him from it, his case was warmly taken up by Dr
Duncan, the Free Church minister of Ruthwell, by whose instrumen-
tality he was received into the Establishment, and large contributions
towards his place of worship made by the Evangelical party. Since
the disruption he has been preaching in the Presbytery of Cupar, in Dun-
dee, and elsewhere throughout the country where vacancies existed, and
has ultimately succeeded ,in securing a call from some residuum of a
congregation about Paisley.
XVII. — PRESBYTERY OF DUMFRIES.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Robert Brydon, Dunscore, 1822
George John Duncan, Kirkpatrick-Durham, 1832
Robert Crawford, Kirkpatrick-Irongray, 1832
Robert Kinnear, Torthorwald, 1841
J. R. Mackenzie, St Mary's, Dumfries, 1841
James Mackenzie, Dalbeattie, 1843
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
William Thorburn, Troqueer, 1792
J. Wightman, D.D., Kirkmahoe, 1797
Thomas Tudor Duncan, D.D., New Kirk, Dumfries, 1804
Thomas Inglis, Lochrutton, 1806
John Crockatt, Kirkgunzeon, 1809
36 ^ DUMFRIES.
Andrew Maculloch, Colvend, 1812
James Hamilton, New Abbey, 1813
George Heron, Terregles, 1815
Robert Wallace, D.D., St Michael's, Dumfries, 1818
T. Grierson, Kirkbean, 1824
George Greig, Tinwald, 1830
Robert Gillies, Caerlaverock, 1833
D. Dickie, assistant and successor, Terregles, 1837
J. Wilson, assistant and successor, Kirmahoe, 1841
Class Second.
Andrew Fyfe, Dumfries, 1807
A constant supporter of the Evangelical side, and made a high profession
of their principles. A member of the Convocation, and subscribed both
series of the resolutions.
Robert Kii'kwood, Holy wood, 1821
Maintained the doctrines of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
was throughout, up to the very last, a zealous and active partizan of the
Evangelical side. In the Assembly of 1832, he supported the overtures
on calls J and in 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's
bill. In the Assembly of 1841, he voted for the deposition of the Strath-
bogie recusants, for the Duke of Argyle's bill, and the popular election
of the eldership. He was a member of Convocation, and subscribed both
series of the resolutions ; and, -when the Moderate majority in the Pres-
bytery resolved, after the Stewarton decision, to eject the quoad sacra
brethren from their seats, he was one of the minority who withdrew to
form a separate Presbytery, in which he moderated.
George Macknight Burnside, Urr, 1823
Originally somewhat prominent in his avowal of the principles of non-
intrusion and spiritual independence, but latterly drew considerably
back in his maintenance of them.
James Ranken, Maxivellton, ' 1834
A keen partizan of the Evangelical majority, making a strong profession
of their principles. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord
Aberdeen's bill, was a member of Convocation, and adhered to both
series of resolutions, but afterwards formally withdrew his subscription
by letter.
XVIII. — PRESBYTERY OF PENPONT.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Patrick Bon-owman, Glencairn, 1837
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT,
Class First.
George Wallace, Durrisdeer, 1817
George Smith, Penpont, 1824
DUMFRIES. 37
John Murray, Morton, 1826
Robert Wilson, Tynron, 1828
Class Second,
Thomas Montgomery, Sanquhar, 1821
A uniform supporter of the Evangelical side. Professed the doctrines of
non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and, in the Assembly of 1838,
voted for the Independence resolutions. In 1840, subscribed the declara-
tion agaiust Lord Aberdeen's bill. Was a member of Convocation, and
adhered to both series of resolutions.
William Menzies, Keir, 1827
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
uniformly acted and voted with the Evangelical side. In the Assembly
of 1840, he voted against Lord Aberdeen's bill, and in favour of the
suspension of the Strathbogie recusants,
Andrew Bennet, Closeburn, 1830
A keen, active, and zealous professor of the principles of the extreme sec-
tion of the Evangelical side. In the Assembly of 1836, he supported the
anti-patronage resolutions ; in 1840, subscribed the declaration agains'
Lord Aberdeen's bill; and, in the Assembly of 1841, he voted for th(
deposition of the Strathbogie recusants, the Duke of Argyle's bill, anc
the popular election of the eldership. He was a member of Convoca-
tion, and adhered to the first series of resolutions.
Parish Vacant at Disruption.
Kirkconnell.
GENERAL RESULT OVER SYNOD OF DUMFRIES.
FREE CHURCH.
Presbytery of Lochmaben — Ministers seceding, ... 1
„ Langholm, „ .... 1
„ Annan, „ .... 3
„ Dumfries, „ .... 6
„ Penpont, „ .... 1
Total of Free Church ministers in Synod, . . 12
The above number comprises —
1. Ministers of endowed parishes, 9
2. ,, of unendowed do 3
RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
'tery of Lochmaben— Ministers adhering,
„ Langholm, „
„ Annan, „
„ Dumfries, „
„ Penpont, „
Class 1st.
9
. 6
4
. 14
4
CLASS 2J>.
3
0
4
4
3
Total of each Class, .
. 37
14
37
Total of adhering ministers.
51
38 GALLOWAY.
The above number comprises —
1 . Ministers of old or endowed parishes, Class 1, . 37
„ „ Class 2, . 10
— 47
2. „ of unendowed parishes, Class 2, . 4
51
Vacant Parishes.
Presbytery of Penpont, 1
SgnoO of (^allotoai?.
XIX. — PRESBYTERY OF STRANRAER.
1. FREE CHURCH.
John Lamb, Kirkmaiden, 1826
Andrew Urquhart, Port-Patrick, 1832
Robert M'Neil, Stony kirk, 1840
Thomas B. Bell, assistant and successor, Leswalt, 1841
Hobert Donald, Sheuchan, 1842
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
William Rose, Kirkcolm, 1795
Andrew M'Cubbin, Leswalt, 1798
William M'Kergo, New Luce, 1811
Thomas Blair, Colmonell, 1816
John Macdowall, Old Luce, ♦ 1821
John Milroy, Ballantrae, 1830
Class Second.
James Ferguson, Inch, 1822
A keen, zealous, and indefatigable partizan of the Evangelical side, and
the leader of his party in the Presbytery. In 1840, he subscribed the
declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill. In the Assembly of 1841, he
voted for the deposition of the Strathbogie recusants, was a member of
the Convocation, and adhered to both scries of resolutions. Subsequently
to the disruption he permitted himself to be put forward as a candidate
for St George's, Glasgow, but, finding that he was likely to encounter
formidable opposition on the ground of his former professions, he deemed
it advisable to withdraw.
Parish Vacant.
Stranraer,
By the deposition of David Wilson, since restored by the Residuary As-
sembly in submission to the Civil Courts.
GALLOWAY. 39
XX. — PRESBYTERY OF WIGTOWN.
1. FREE CHURCH.
A. Forrester, assistant and successor, Sorby, 1835
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Elliot W. Davidson, Sorby, 1789
Anthony Stewart, M.D., Kirkowan, 1792
Peter Young, Wigtown, 1799
Christopher Nicholson, Whithorn, 1811
Samuel Clanaghan, Glasserton, 1813
James Reid, Kirkinner, 1816
Alexander Young, Mochrum, 1822
S. Richardson, Penninghame, 1825
Class Second.
John Muir, Kirkmabreck, 1834
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
was very active and zealous in promoting them. In the Assembly of
1841, voted for the deposition of the Strathbogie recusants, the Duke
of Argyle's bill, and the popular election of the eldership. Was a
member of Convocation, and adhered to the first series of resolutions.
Michael Stewart Johnstone, Minnigaff, 1836
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, also
held anti-patronage sentiments, and -was very keen and active in ad-
vancing his views. In the Assembly of 1841, voted for the deposition of
the Strathbogie recusants, the Duke of Argyle's bill, and the popular
election of the eldership. Did not attend the Convocation, but gave it
to be understood that it was not his intention to remain in the Esta-
blishment in the event of a disruption.
XXI. — PRESBYTERY OF KIRKCUDBRIGHT.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Robert Jeffrey, Girthon, 1818
Sanmel Smith, Borgue, 1834
John M'MiUan, Kirkcudbright, 1837
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Alexander Crosbie, Buittle, 1808
James Thomson, Rerrick, 1818
Gavin Cullen, Balmaclellan, 1825
40 GALLOWAY.
James Maitland, Kells, 1826
Dugald S. Williamson, Tongland, 1832
John Gordon, Twynholm, 1835
George Paterson, Dairy, 1836
George Murray, assistant and successor, Balmaclellan, 1838
Samuel Cowan, Kelton, 1839
Class Second.
David Welsh, Carsphairn, 1822
Held the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and uni-
formly acted and voted with the Evangelical side. In 1840, subscribed
the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill. In the Assembly of 1841,
voted for the deposition of the Strathbogie recusants, and the popular
election of the eldership. Was a member of Convocation, but did not
subscribe to either series of the resolutions.
W. G. Crosbie, Parton, 1830
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
uniformly acted and voted with the Evangelical side.
Alexander Gibson, Balmaghie, 1831
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
uniformly acted and voted with the Evangelical side.
John Whitson, M.D., Crossmichael, 1837
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
uniformly supported the Evangelical side. In the Assembly of 1838,
voted for the Independence resolutions; and, in 1840, subscribed the de-
claration against Lord Aberdeen's bill. In the Assembly' of 1842, voted
for the Claim of Rights. Was a member of Convocation, but did not
adhere to either series of the resolutions.
Thomas Johnston, Anwoth, 1839
Maintained the principles of no.n-intrusion and spiritual independence,
and uniformly acted and voted with the Evangelical side.
GENERAL RESULT OVER SYNOD OF GALLOWAY.
FREK CHUKCH.
Presbytery of Stranraer — Ministers seceding, ... 5
„ Wigtown, „ .... 1
„ Kirkcudbright, „ ... 3
Total of Free Church ministers in Synod,
The above total comprises —
1. Ministers of endowed parishes,
2. ,, of unendowed do..
GLASC40W AND AYR. 41
RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class 1st. Class 2d.
Presbytery of Stranraer — Ministers adhering, . . 6 1
Wigtown, ,. ..82
„ Kirkcudbright, „ ..95
Total of each Class, . . 23
23
Total of adhering ministers, 31
The above are all ministers of endowed parishes.
Vacant.
Presbytery of Stranraei-, 1
S^moti of ©lasgoU) atttj ^gr.
XXII. — PRESBYTERY OF AYR
1. FREE CHURCH.
Ebenezei- Bradshaw Wallace, Barr, 1819
Thomas Bums, Monkton, 1826
Ninian Bannatyne, Old Cumnock, 1830
Matthew Kirkland, New Cumnock, 1835
William Chalmers, Dailly, 1836
James Stevenson, Newton-on-Ayr, 1836
William Hutchison, Catrine, 1836
Andrew Thomson, Maybole, 1840
Geoi'ge Orr, assistant and successor, Symington, 1840
John Spiers, Patna, 1841
William Grant, Wallacetoiun, 1843
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Robert Auld, D.D., Ayr, 1800
Peter M'Master, Girvan, 1803
John Tod, Mauchline, 1804
John Stirling, D.D., Craigie, 1806
James Inglis, Kirkoswald, " 1806
Thomas S, Wharrie, Symington, 1809
Alexander Cuthill, Ayr, ' 1814
Robert Stirling, D.D., Galston, 1816
William Rorison, Stair, 1818
42 C4LASG0W AND AYR.
Stair M'Quhae, D.D., St Quivox, 1820
Robert Wallace, Dalrymple, 1829
David Ritchie, Tarbolton, 1829
John M'Ewen, Kirkmichael, 1835
James Porteous, Riccarton, 1837
Andrew Willison, Dundonald, 1841
Class Second.
James Boyd, Ochiltrees, 1818
Held the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence A uni-
form and active supporter of the Evangelical side.
John Stewart, Sorn, 1823
In the Assembly of 1834, supported the veto and the chapel act, and was
throughout the whole controversy a loud and vehement assertor of the
principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and strenuous in
his efforts to promote them. Before the disruption became a strong
advocate for the repeal of the veto, and after it obtained a presentation
to the wealthy parish of Liberton, in the Presbytery of Edinburgh,
vacated, for conscience sake, by the Rev. James Begg. It was the first
Crown presentation laid on any Presbytery table after the disruption.
Robert Paton, Straiton, 1824
A strong assertor of the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual inde-
pendence, and a leader in his presbytery on the Evangelical side. In
the Assembly of 1832, supported the overtures on calls; and, in that of
1842, voted for the Claim of Rights. Was a member of Convocation,
but did not adhere to either series of the resolutions.
Alexander Duncan, Coylton, 1826
In the Assembly of 1834, voted for the veto, and held the principles of
non-intrusion and spiritual independence — ^^the latter very strongly.
Uniformly supported the Evangelical side, but became one of the Forty.
James Symington, Muirkirk, 1832
A uniform and zealous supporter of the Evangelical side. In the Assem-
bly of 1833 recorded his vote for the overtures on calls and the admission
of the chapel ministers ; in that of 1838, for the independence resolu-
tions; and in that of 1842, for the Claim of Rights.
James Chijstal, Auchinleck, 1833
Uniformly voted with the Evangelical party, supporting the veto and
spiritual independence, but taking little of a prominent or active share
in business.
Robert Houst n, Dalmellington, 1833
A zealous and active partizan of the Evangelical side, belonging to the
extreme section. In the Assembly of 1834, supported the veto and the
chapel act; in that of 1836, voted for the anti -patronage resolutions;
and in that of 1842, for the anti-patronage resolutions and the Claim
of Rights.
James Fleming, Troon, 1837
A strenuous supporter of the Evangelical side, maintaining the doctrines
of spiritual independence and non-intrusion. Was a member of Con-
vocation, but did not adhere to either series of the resolutions.
GLASGOW AND AYR. 43
James Fairlie, assistant and successor, Mauchllne, 1838
A strenuous maintainer of the doctrines of non-intrusion and spiritual in-
dependence, and a constant supporter of the Evangelical side. In the
Assembly of 1842, voted for the Claim of Rights — was a member of Con-
vocation, and adhered to the first series of resolutions. Before the dis-
ruption had a site for a Free Church actually selected, under his own
immediate direction, and went to Edinburgh, as was understood, for the
purpose of demitting.
James Smellie, Crosshill, 1841
Held very decidedly the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual inde-
pendence.
Adam Hall, Fisherton, 1842
Was understood to entertain anti-patronage sentiments, but careful not to
commit himself in Church Courts.
XXIII. — PRESBYTERY OF IRVINE.
1 . FREE CHURCH.
David Landsboi'ough, Stevenston, 1811
Peter Campbell, Henderson Church, Kilmarnock, 1815
Mathew Dickie, Dunlop, 1828
Thomas Findlay, West Kilbride, 1832
David Wilson, FuUarton, 1837
John Hamilton, Saltcoats, 1838
Thomas Main, High Church, Kilmarnock, 1 839
Neil Brodie, St Andrew's, do. 1842
David Arthur, New Church, Stewarton, 1842
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Robert Urquhart, Kilbirnie, 1795
Thomas Johnston, Dairy, 1809
George Colville, Beith, 1824
Archibald B. Campbell, Kilwinning, 1828
John Bryce, Ardrossan, 1830
J. C. Jamieson, Dreghorn, 1836
Norman M'Leod, Loudoun, 1838
William Sinclair, Kilmaurs, 1840
Class Second.
John Wilson, D.D., Irvine, 1813
Long a zealous and active partizan of the Evangelical side, and an as-
pirant to leadership in the Presbytery. Cherished extreme anti-pa-
tronage sentiments when there were comparatively few to favour
them. Of late years has acted entirely with the Moderates.
44 C4LA,SG0\V AND AYR.
C. B. Steven, Stewarton, 1825
Held anti-patronage sentiments, and altogether may be placed very much
in the same category as Dr Wilson.
David Strong, first minister of Low Church, Kilmarnock, 1833
In the Assembly of 1834, voted for the veto and the admission of the chapel
ministers ; but, when the controversy began to run high, grew cautious in
his support of the Evangelical side, and, though he often seemed to fa-
vour them in his speeches in the Presbytery, his vote was generally
against them. Since the disruption has obtained a presentation to the
parish of Dailly, vacated by a faithful minister.
Vacant at Disruption.
Parish of Fenwick.
Second Charge of Low Church, Kilmarnock.
St MarnocK's Church, do.
XIV. — PRESBYTERY OF PAISLEY.
1 . FREE CHURCH.
George Logan (now deceased), Eastwood, 1785
Robert Burns, D.D., Laigh Kirk, Paisley, 1811
Robert Smith, Lochwinnoch, 1815
William Scott Hay, Bridge of Weir, 1821
Duncan Macfarlane, Renfrew, 1827
John M'Naughtan, High Church, Paisley, 1831
John Campbell, Gaelic Church, do. 1833
Alexander Salmon, Barrhead, 1836
James Falconer, Blartyrs' Church, Paisley, 1837
Peter Henderson, South Church, do. ^ 1841
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Alexander Fleming, D.D., Neilston, 1804
Laurence Lockhai't, Inchinnan, 1822
Thomas Brydsone, Levern, 1839
Alexander Stewart, Elderslie, 1841
Class Second
Robert Douglas, Kilbarchan, 1802
Professed to entertain the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual inde-
pendence, but never very forward or zealous in their behalf.
Robert Macnair, D.D., Abbey, Paisley, 1815
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and,
in the earlier stages of the controversy, lectured in several parishes on
the subject. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aber-
GLASGOW AND AYR. 45
deen's bill. Latterly has acted zealously and uniformly with the Mo-
derates.
Patrick Brewster, Abbey, Paisley, 1818
A leader amongst the moral force Chartists, and under libel on the charge
of preaching seditious sermons. Did not hold the doctrine of spiritual
independence, and could not be said to be allied to the Evangelical side
by anything more than his opposition to patronage, which, on his part,
was probably as much of a political as a religious principle.
John Eeid, Johnstone, 1829
Came into the Establishment along with the Old Light Burgher Synod,
whom he had joined shortly before. Was a keen opponent of patron-
age, and a general, though not a very consistent or uniform, supporter
of the Evangelical side. Was a member of Convocation, and adhered
to the first series of resolutions.
R. 0. Bromfield, Auldjidd, 1833
Professed to entertain the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual inde-
pendence, but very in-egular and uncertain in his support of the Evan-
gelical side. In the Assembly of 1841, voted for the deposition of the
Strathbogie recusants and the Duke of Argyle's bill. Since the disrup-
tion has obtained a presentation to the parish of Sprouston, vacated by
a seceding minister.
Donald Mackellar, Mearns, 1834
A uniform supporter of the Evangelical side. Maintained the doctrines of
spiritual independence and non-intrusion, and, in the Assembly of 1841,
voted for the deposition of the Strathbogie recusants and^the Duke of
Argyle's bill. Was a member of Convocation, and adhered i!o both scries
of resolutions.
Robert Stevenson, Middle Church, Paisley, 1835
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
was a member of a non-intrusion association. In 1840, subscribed the
declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill, and, in the Assembly of 1842,
voted for the Claim of Rights. Was a member of Convocation, but did
not adhere to either series of the resolutions.
James Graham, North Church, Paisley, 1836
Made a high profession of the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual
independence, and was a member of a non-intrusion association. In
the Assembly of 1 840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aber-
deen's bill and the solemn Engagement. In the Assembly of 1842
voted for the anti-patronage resolutions and the Claim of Rights. Was a
member of Convocation, but did not adhere to either series of resolutions.
Vacant.
Houston,
By demise of Dr Menteith.
XXV. — PRESBYTERY OF GREENOCK.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Patrick Macfarlane, D.D., West Parish, Greenock, 1806
Angus Macbean, South Church, do. 1821
James Smith, Middle Kirk, do. 1824
46 GLASGOW AND AYR.
James Drummond, Cunibraes, 1830
John Dow, Largs, 1831
Donald M'Leod, Gourock, 1831
James Stark, Cartsdyke, Greenock, 1834
John Gemmel, Fairlie, 1835
John James Bonar, St Andrews, Greenock, 1835
Robert W. Stewart, Erskme, 1837
William Laughton, St Thomas, Greenock, 1839
James Morison, Newark, Port Glasgow, 1842
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Thomas Brown, Innerkip, 1822
William Menzies, East Kirk, Greenock, 1826
Class Second.
James Barr, D.D., Port Glasgow, 1815
From ihe outset of his incumbency an ardent, zealous, and conspicuous
partizan of the extreme section of the Evangelical side. In the Assembly
of 1835, he voted in favour of the chapel act, the veto act, and against
the settlement of Youn^, the presentee to Auchterarder ; and in 1840
he subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill. In the earlier
stages of the controversy he frequently took part in public meetings,
and spoke strongly against patronage and in support of the spiritual in-
dependence of the Church. Declares his sentiments to be now in all
respects the same as ever they were, but has latterly used the platform
and the press against his former party with at least as much zeal as ever
he did in support of them. Since the disruption, has been presented to
St Enoch's, Glasgow, vacated by a seceding minister.
Nathaniel Morren, North Kirk, Greenock, 1823
Professed anti-patronage principles, and uniformly acted with the Evan-
gelical side. When the controversy began perceptibly to wax toAvards
a crisis, became less forward in their support, and latterly assailed his
former friends from the pulpit, with some smartness and much bitter-
ness, in a series of discourses, afterwards published under the title of
" My Church Politics, or Letters to my People," &c. In one of these
letters he nevertheless declares it to be his determination to quit the Es-
tablishment, if the decisions of the Civil Courts should be submitted to
by the Church. A fitting commentary on this declaration is his presen-
tation by the Crown, since the disruption, to the first charge of Brechin.
Vacant.
Kilmacolm.
XXVI. — PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON,
1. FREE cmrRCH.
vTamcs Clason, Dalziel, 1808
William Buchan, Hamilton, 1831
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1832
James Anderson, Blantyre,
William Jackson, West Parish, Airdrie, 1835
James Findlay, Broomknoll, 1836
Henry Moncrieff, East Kilbride, 1836
David Paton, Chapelton, 1841
Alexander Rankine, East Strathaven, 1842
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
James Craig, Dalserf, 1805
James Gray Wood, Oartsherrie, 1839
Thomas Waddell, Larkhall, 1841
John Johnstone, Old Monkland, 1842
Class Second.
James Begg, D.D., New Monkland. 1794
Throughont his long incumbency a constant and forward supporter of the
Evangelical side, holding anti-patronage sentiments, and belonging to
the extreme section. In the Assemby of 1834, he supported the veto,
and tire admission of the chapel ministers, and, in 1840, subscribed the
declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill, and the solemn Engagement.
In the Assembly of 1842, he voted for the anti-patronage resolutions
and the Claim of Rights.
Matthew Gardiner, D.D., Bothwell, 1802
All along a warm supporter of the Evangelical side. Professed the prin-
ciples of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and took a lead in
the Presbytery in support of his views. In the Assembly of 1834, sup-
ported the veto, and, in that of 1838, voted for the independence resolu-
tions. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill,
also took part in the great meeting in the West Kirk, Edinburgh, in
August 1841, but latterly joined the Forty. Was not jaresent at the
Convocation ; and on being requested, as an old moderator, to subscribe
the circular summoning it, declined.
WilHam Proudfoot, Avondale, 1814
Professed at one time to be very strong on non-intrusion and spiritual
independence, and was bustling and forward in their advocacy. In
1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill. Latterly,
joined the Forty, and seemed, if appearances may be judged from, the
only man amongst them thoroughly persuaded that in doing so he had
done something to be proud of. In the Residuary Assembly of 1843,
was most amusingly vivacious on their having " fortified the Church,'' but
was cruelly cut short by his more discreet brethren.
J. Russell, LL.D., Dalserf, 1817
In the Assembly of 1834, voted for the veto and the admission of the chapel
ministers, and generally both before and since acted with the Evan-
gelical i^arty. Has latterly been in a very feeble state of health.
Hugh Dewar, Stonehouse, 1822
So extreme an anti-patronage man that he would not take part in any
mere non-intrusion movement, and, in support of his views in tliis
behalf, he was both zealous and prominent. In the Assembly of 1833,
48 GLASGOW AND AYR.
he supported the admission of the chapel ministers, the overtures on
calls, and the anti-patronage resolutions. In that of 1842, he voted for
the anti-patronage resolutions and the Claim of Rights. Was a member
of Convocation, and adhered to the first series of resolutions.
Eobert Gillan, Wishaiv Town, 1830
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
acted and voted with the Evangelical side. Latterly, joined the
Forty, and since the disruption has obtained the presentation to a
benefice vacated by one of the seceding ministers.
Gavin Lang, Glassford, 1832
Customarily acted and voted with the Evangelical side, but not remarkable
for his zeal in their behalf. In the Assembly of 1833, supported the
admission of the chapel ministers, and the overtures on calls ; and, in
that of 1838, the independence resolutions.
Andrew Gray, Crosshill, 1835
Held the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and has
voted in support of anti-patronage views. Uniformly acted with the
Evangelical side. Since the disruption has obtained the presentation to
Dumbarton, vacated by a seceding minister.
Walter Laidlaw Colvin, Shotts, 1836
Generally acted with the Evangelical side, but was never very forward or
hearty in their behalf. In the Assembly of 1841, voted for the deposition
of the Strathbogie recusants. Latterly, joined the Forty.
Peter Hay Keith, Hamilton. 1837
Generally acted with the Evangelical side. In 1840, subscribed the decla-
i-ation against Lord Aberdeen's bill ; and, in the Assembly of 1841, voted
for the deposition of the Strathbogie recusants, and the Duke of Argyle's
bill. Was rather favourable from the first to a repeal of the veto, and
latterly joined the Forty.
Robert Stevenson, East Parish, Airdrie, 1837
Made a high profession of the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual
independence, and has supported with his vote anti-patronage resolu-
tions. Uniformly acted with the Evangelical side. In 1840, subscribed
the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill and the solemn Engage-
ment. Since the disruption has obtained the presentation to Forfar,
vacated by a seceding minister.
John Murdoch, Clerkston, 1837
Uniformly acted with the Evangelical side, and professed the principles of
non-intrusion and spiritual independence. Supported the independence
resolutions in the Assembly of 1838, and in 1840 subscribed the declara-
tion against Lord Aberdeen's bill. Since the disruption, has obtained
the presentation to the Middle Church. Perth, vacated by a seceding
minister.
Vacant
Cambuslang,
Hohjtoivn,
High Church, Airdrie,
Cambusnethan,
By deposition of A. Livingston, under libel charging him with theft. He
has since been restored by the Residuary Assembly.
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XXVII. — PRESBYTERY OF LANARK.
I. FREE CHURCH.
William Logan,, North Church, Lesmahagow, 1820
A. Borland Parker, Lesmahagow. 1836
Thomas Stark, 6*f ieonarci'*, Lanark, 1841
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
William Lamb, Carmichael, 1807
George Munro, Carstairs, 1809
William Goldie, Crawfordjohn, 1816
John Wylie, Carluke, 1818
Alexander Stewart, Douglas, 1820
Alexander H. Maclean, Carnwath, 1834
John Vary, Pittenain, 1835
Robert Nisbet, assistant and successor, Lanark, 1842
Class Second.
William Menzies, Lanark, 1793
Was settled under the auspices, and introduced to his people by the late
venerable and Rev. Sir Henry Moncrieff, of the West Kirk Edinburgh,
and throughout his prolonged incumbency has steadily and warmly
supported the Evangelical side. Did not hold anti-patronage senti-
ments, but maintained the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual in-
dependence, and, in the Assembly of 1833, supported the veto. Was a
member of Convocation, but did not adhere to either series of the reso-
lutions.
Thomas Anderson, Cx'awford, 1820
Uniformly voted and acted with the Evangelical side. Held the princi-
ples of non-intrusion and spiritual independence. In the Assembly of
1833, supported the overtures on calls, and in that of 1841 voted for the
deposition of the Strathbogie recusants, and the Duke of Argyle's bill.
David Burncss, Wistoun, 1888
A flaming partizan of the Evangelical side, given to declaiming against
the encroachments of the Civil Courts, and, beyond the principles of
non-intrusion and spiritual independence, professed anti-patronage sen-
timents. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's
bill ; and in the Assembly of 1842, voted for the Claim of Rights. Was a
member of Convocation, and adhered to the first series of resolutions.
Thomas Burns, Lesmahagow, 1839
A uniform supporter of the Evangelical side. Professed the principles of
non-intrusion and spiritual independence. In 1840, subscribed the de-
claration against Lord Aberdeen's bill; and, in the Assembly of 1841,
voted for the deposition of the Strathbogie recusants.
XXVIII. — PRESBYTERY OF DUMBARTON.
1. FREE CHURCH.
John Anderson, Helensburgh, 1827
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Matthew Barclay, Old Kilpatrick, 1833
John Pollock, Baldernock, 1836
WiUiam Alexander, Duntocher, 1838
James Smith, Dumbarton, 1839
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT,
Class First.
John Graham, D.D., Killearn, 1805
William Freeland, Buchanan, 1806
William Gregor, Bonhill, 1809
Robert Story, Roseneath, 1818
Andrew Syni, D.D., New Kilpatrick 1821
Alexander Niven, Balfron, 1825
W. B. S. Paterson, Kilmaronock, 1836
J. M'Gowan, assistant and successor, Bonhill, 1840
William G. Smith, Fintry, 1840
Peter Dale, Milngavie, 1841
John James Campbell, Garelochhead, 1842
James Pearson, Strathblane, 1842
Class Second.
Peter Proudfoot, Arroquhar, 1817
A steady, unwavering partizan of the Evangelical side, professing anti-
patronage principles, and belonging to the extreme section. In 1840,
subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill. Did not ad-
here to the Convocation resolutions ; but, at the disruption, xvithdrcw with
the Free Churchmen from the Establishment, and subscribed the deed of de-
mission. Thereafter repented of the step he had taken, and sought and
obtained re-admission to the Establishment — a proceeding in which
he has only the example of another two or three to keep him in coun-
tenance. It is but just to say that he had previously been in very broken
health.
Robert Carr, Luss, 1821
Was accustomed to support the Evangelical side. In the Assembly of
1835, he voted for the veto and the chapel act, and opposed the settle-
ment of Young, the presentee to Auchterarder ; and in that of 1840, he
voted against Lord Aberdeen's bill, and in favour of the suspension of
the Strathbogie recusants. Latterly, as the controversy thickened, be-
came more and more allied with Moderatism.
Alexander Lochore, Drymen, 1824
In the Assembly of 1833, supported the admission of the chapel ministers,
and the overtures ou calls; and in that of 1836, voted for the anti-
patronage resolutions. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord
Aberdeen's bill, and uniformly and zealously' acted with the Evange-
lical side down to the period of tlie Convocation, when he began to draw
off. After the Civil Court's decision in the Stewarton case, voted with
the Moderates for the exclusion of the quoad sacra brethren from their
seats in the Presbytery.
John Lawrie, Row, 1832
In the Assembly of 1833, supported the overtures on calls, and the admis-
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Sion of the chapel ministers ; and in 1840, subscribed the declaration
against Lord Aberdeen's bill. Held the principles of non-intrusion and
spiritual independence, and uniformly acted with the evangelical side.
Some months before the Convocation, began to draw off.
William Dunn, Cardross, 1836
A high professor of the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual indepen-
dence. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's
bill; and in 1842, voted for the Claim of Rights. Was a member of
Convocation, and adhered to the first series of resolutions.
Henry Douglas, Alexmidria, 1841
Held the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and uni-
formly acted and voted with the Evangelical side. Was a member of
Convocation, but did not adhere to either series of the resolutions ; and
since the disruption has stepped into the pulpit of the good Mr Burns of
Kilsyth.
XXIX. — PRESBYTERY OF GLASGOW.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Adam Fox-man (now deceased), Kirkintilloch, 1798
William Burns, Kilsyth, 1800
Thomas Brown, D.D., St John's, Glasgow, 1807
Peter Currie, Stochwell, do. 1820
Nathaniel Paterson, D.D., St Andrew's, do. 1821
J. Henderson, D.D., St Enoch's, do. 1821
Michael Willis, D.D., Renjield, do. 1821
John Smith, D.D., St George's do. 1823
Joseph Somerville (retired from ministry in consequence of bad
health) St Thomas's, Glasgow, 1823
J. Forbes, D.D., LL.D., St Paul's, do. 1826
Robert M'Nair Wilson, Mari/hill, do. 1826
Robert Buchanan, D.D., Tron, do. 1827
John Cochrane, East Church, Cumbernauld, 1827
John G. Lorimer, St David's, Glasgow, 1829
John Thomson, Shettleston, do. 1829
Andrew King, St Stephen's, do. 1830
Jonathan R. Anderson, Knox's Church, do. 1834
James Gibson, Kingston, do. 1835
Walter M'Gilvray, Hope Street, do. 1835
James Munro, West Church, Rutherglen, 1836
Alexander N. Somerville, Anderston Church, Glasgow, 1837
Alexander S. Pattei'son, Hutchesontown, do. 1837
James Macbeth, Laurieston, do. 1837
Thomas Duncan, St David's, Kirkintilloch, 1838
David Menzies, Marttjr's Church, Glasgow, 1839
52 GLA.SGOAV AM) AYR.
William Arnot, St Peter's, Glasgow, 1839
John Lyon, Banton, Kilsyth, 184:0
Alexander Wilson, Bridgeton, Glasgow, 1841
James M'Kinlay, Well Park, do. 1842
Hugh Mackay, Milton, do. 1842
Robert Reid, Chalmers'' do. 1842
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Duncan Macfarlane, D.D., St Mungo's, Glasgow, also Princi-
pal of the University, 1792
Thomas Lockerby, Cadder, 1808
Norman M'Leod, D.D., St Columha, 1808
Alexander Hill, D.D., Professor of Divinity in University, 1815
John Watson, Cumbernauld, 1815
Archibald Nisbet, Albion Church, Glasgow, 1826
James Smith, Cathcart, 1828
W^illiam Colville, Eaglesham, 1829
Robert Lee, Campsie, 1833
Peter Brown, Rutherglen, 1834
J. Park, assistant and successor, Cadder, 1837
James M'Letchie, College, Glasgow, 1837
Class Second.
Matthew Graham, Calton, Glasgow, 1802
Seldom attended Church Courts, or otherwise took part in their proceed-
ings, but always reckoned as belonging to the Evangelical side.
John Muir, D.D., St James's Glasgow, 1803
Throughout his long incumbency a high professor of Evangelism, uni-
formly acting and voting with his party. Maintained strongly the
principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and, though of
late years but seldom attending tlie meetings of 'Presbytery, repeatedly
voted in support of them. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against
Lord Aberdeen's bill ; and in the Assembly of 1842, voted for the Claim
of Rights. Was a member of Convocation, but adhered to neither series
of the resolutions. Entertains a theory respecting the Popish relief bill
of 1829, which serves him on many occasions as an effectual refuge
upon points of difficulty in ecclesiastical principle and polity ; and, as
this must be a matter of considerable interest to many in times like the
present, it may not be without its use to present his own account of it,
as given in a letter to a brother presbyter, dated in Febniaiy 1842, in
reply to a request that he would signify his concurrence in a certain
overture to the Assembly.
"My reply," says the Doctor, "is that I lieartily concur in that part of the over-
ture that condemns the intrusion of ministers upon reclaiming congregations;
but, holding as I do that the favour of God was necessarily withdrawn from us
when, in the year 1829, the nation as a nation ceased to protest publicly, in the face
of the world, for Christ and against Antichrist, by passing what is commonly
called the Popish Emancipation Act, and against which deed our National Church,
as such, never protested, 1 cannot concur in that part of the overture which seeks,
in present circumstances, the abolition of patronage. Any innovation upon the
constitution, as it stood prior to that periud, must now be turned into a curse, in-
C4LASCtOAV and AYR. 53
stead of proving a blessing; and the immediate abolition of patronage would, iu
my opinion, be the removal ot the last prop that yet. under God, upholds the Es-
tablishment of the true Protestant reformed religion in Scotland.
" You are at liberty to make what use you please of this letter "
Lewis Rose, Duhe Street, Glasgow, 1817
Before the Evangelical side attained the ascendancy in the Church, used
to be their zealous and constant supporter in the General Assembly
and the inferior Church Courts, but since his translation to Glasgow, and
their becoming a majority, has passed into the ranks of their opponents,
and uniformly voted with the ^Moderates. About two years ago pub-
lished a pamphlet, bitterly assailing his former party, which may be
characterized as about the worst tempered and silliest which has made
its appearance on either side throughout the whole controversy. Since
the disruption, has obtained the presentation to the parish of Kincar-
dine, Ross-shire, vacated b}' a seceding minister, to which he was lately
inducted, along with the presentees to two other parishes in the Pres-
bytery of Tain, in one forenoon, in the good old Moderate style, at Ding-
wall, many miles from the parishes, the Presbytery being alarmed to
trust themselves near the locality of the indignant parishioners.
James Young, Chryston, 1819
Belonged to the Evangelical side, but has not attended Church Courts for
several years past. In the Assembly of 1836, supported the anti-patro-
nage resolutions.
Matthew Leishman, D.D., Go van, 1821
From the commencement ol his incumbency a keen and forward adherent
of the Evangelical side — maintaining strongly the principles of non-in-
trusion and spiritual independence, and originally holding anti-patron-
age sentiments also, having voted for the anti-patronage resolutions in
the Assembly of 1833. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord
Aberdeen's bill ; and, in the Assembly of 1842, voted for tlie Claim of
Rights. Latterly the acknowledged leader, the very " head and front"
of the movement of the Forty.
John Henderson, Carmunnock, 1824:
A forward advocate of the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual inde-
pendence, and a uniform supporter of the Evangelical side. In the
Assembly of 1835, supported the chapel act and the veto act, and
voted for the rejection of the presentee to Auchterarder ; and in 1840,
subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill. Latterly be-
came one of the Forty.
Peter Napier, St George's in the Fields, Glasgow, 1824
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
supported the Evangelical side. In 1840, subscribed the declaration
against Lord Aberdeen's bill. Latterly but rarely attended Church
Courts, and joined the Forty.
William Black, D,D., Barony, 1826
Uniformly acted with the Evangelical side, professing strongly the prin-
ciples of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and originally in-
clined to favour anti-patronage sentimen;:s, having supported the late
Dr M'Gill's overture on the subject in 1834. In the Assembly of 1834,
supported the veto act and the chapel act, and again in that of 1835 ;
and, in the latter year, likewise voted against the settlement of the pre-
sentee to Auchterarder. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against
Lord Aberdeen's bill. Has repeatedly declared that he could not re-
main in the Establishment if non-intrusion and spiritual independence
were not conceded. Latterly joined the Forty.
54 GLASGOW AND AYR.
Alexander Turner, Gorbals, 1833
Originally an editor of the Presbyterian Revietv, the great Evangelical
organ. Maintained the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual inde-
pendence, and in the outset professed anti-patronage views. In the
Assembly of 1835, supported the chapel act and the veto act, and voted
against the settlement of the Auchterarder presentee. Was amongst
the earliest to draw off and become estranged from his former friends.
In 1840, declared in favour of Lord Aberdeen's bill. Has recently been
presented to the parish of Port of Menteith.
Peter Macmorland, St Matthews, Glasgow, 1835
A strenuous adherent of the extreme section of the Evangelical side —
holding the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
maintaining anti-patronage views. In 1840, subscribed the declaration
against Lord Aberdeen's bill, and the solemn Engagement ; and in the
Assembly of 1842 supported the anti-patronage resolutions and the
Claim of Rights. Latterly joined the Forty. Was a member of Con-
vocation, but did not adhere to either series of the Resolutions ; never-
theless, up to the disruption, and even after it, gave various indications
of joining the Free Church.
William Hunter, assistant and successor, St TJioinas''s, 1836
Was generally reckoned as belonging to the Evangelical side, but latterly
either did not attend church courts, or withdrew before the vote.
Eobert Paisley, Partick, 1836
A constant supporter of the Evangelical side, belonging to the extreme
section. Held the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual indepen-
dence, and was a keen advocate of anti-patronage views. Was a mem-
ber of Convocation, but entirely disapproved of the resolutions as not,
in his view, ocaipying sufficiently extreme grounds. Since the disruption, has
obtained the presentation to St Ninian's, vacated by a seceding minister.
John Keid, Brownfield, Glasgow, ' 1839
Uniformly acted with the Evangelical side. Maintained the principles of
non-intrusion and spiritual independence. In 1840, subscribed the de-
claration against Lord Aberdeen's bill ; and in the Assembly of 1842,
voted for the Claim of Rights. Latterly joined the Forty; and since
the disruption, has obtained a presentation to the benefice of one of the
seceding ministers.
J. Seaton Reid D.D., Pi^ofessor of Church History in University
(appointed), 1841
A minister of the Synod of Ulster, and making a full profession of all the
principles maintained by that highly Evangelical body.
John Underwood, Greenhead, 1842
Was reckoned as belonging to the Evangelical side; but becoming a mem-
ber of Presbytery when matters were hurrying to a crisis, either did not
attend church courts, or at least usually avoided the vote. Since the
disruption, has obtained a presentation to Kirkcudbright.
Vacant Parishes,
St Mark^s, Glasgow,
St Luke's, do.
Camlachie, do.
Bridgegate, do.
Springburn, do.
Kirkfield, do.
Strathbungo, Govan.
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GENERAL RESULT OVER SYNOD OF GLASGOW AND AYR.
FREE CHURCH.
Presbytery of Ayr, ministers seceding,
Irvine, ,,
Paisley, ,,
Greenock, „
Hamilton, „
Lanark, „
Dumbarton, „
Glasgow, „
Total of Free Church ministers in Synod,
The above total comprises —
1. Ministers of endowed parishes,
2. „ of unendowed do.
RESIDUARY ESTABLISUME.N"
Presb3'tery of Ayr, ministers adliering,
„ Irvine,
„ Paisley,
„ Greenock,
„ Hamilton,
„ Lanark,
„ Dumbarton,
,. Glasgow,
Total of each Class,
Total of adhering ministers, .
The above total comprises —
L Ministers of endowed parishes. Class 1,
„ „ Class 2,
2. Slinisters of unendowed parishes, Class 1,
,, „ Class 2,
ss Isr.
Class JD.
\r,
11
8
3
4
a
2
2
4
12
8
4
12
6
12
15
Co
(il
65
120
58
40
m
7
21
28
Presbytery of Irvine,
„ Paisley, .
„ Greenock,
„ Hamilton.
„ Glasgow,
Vacant Parishes.
126
3
1
1
4
7
S»noD of ^rggle.
XXX. PRESBYTERY OF INVERARY.
1. FKEE CHURCH.
None.
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Dugald Campbell, Kilm-Glassary, 1830
Archibald F. Stewart, Craignish, 1832
Donald MacCalman, Kilmartin, 1836
Class Second.
D. M'Lachlan, North Knapdale, 1827
Formerly, when in Caithness-shire, a high professor of Evangelical prin-
ciples, and uniformly and strenuously supported the party. After his
entry upon his present charge, subscribed a non-intrusion petition, and
made other movements in the same cause. Latterly has lapsed into
Moderatism.
Colin Smith, Inverary, 1828
A constant and uniform supporter of the Evangelical side. Professed the
principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and held re-
peated public meetings in their behalf. In the Assembly of 1834, sup-
ported the veto; in 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aber-
deen's bill ; and, in the Assembly of 1841, voted for the deposition of
the Strathbogie recusants and the Duke of Argyle's bill. Was a mem-
ber of Convocation, but did not adhere to either series of the resolutions.
Duncan Campbell, Inverarj, * 1829
Has of more recent years generally voted with the Evangelical side, but
was never reckoned a very strenuous supporter of their cause. In the
Assembly of 1838, he supported the independence resolutions; in 1840,
subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill ; while, in the
Assembly of 1841, he opposed the anti-patronage resolutions, and did
not vote for the Claim of Rights.
Vacant.
Lochgilphead.
South Knapdale. P.
XXXI. — PRESBYTERY OF DUNOOX.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Mackintosh Mackay, LL.D., Dunoon and Kilmun, 1825
Peter M'Bnde, Neiu Parish, Eothsay, 1825
ARGYLE, 57
Robert Craig, Rothsay, 1829
Joseph Stark, Kilfinan, 1832
Alexander M'Bride, North Bute, 1835
Duncan M'Lean, Kilmodan, 1836
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
James Ferguson, Strachur, 1820
John Buchanan, Kmgarth 1827
A. M'Tavish, Inverchaolain, 1829
Class Second.
J. Macdougall, Lochgoilhead and Kilmorich, 1822
A constant and zealous supporter of the Evangelical side^ — maintaining
the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence. In the As-
sembly of 1838, voted for the independence resolutions ; and, in that of
1842, for the Claim of Rights. Was a member of Convocation, but
did not adhere to either series of resolutions.
XXXII. rRESBYTERY OF KINTYRE.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Angus M'Millan, Kilmory (since deceased), 1822
Hector M'Neil, assistant and successor, 2d Cliarge, Canipbelton, 1835
Duncan M'Nab, 1st do.^ do. 1S39
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Donald M'Donald, Killearn, 1797
Allan M'Naughton, D.D.. Kilbride, 1818
John Macfarlane, Saddell and Skipness, 1822
Class Second.
Daniel Kelly, 2d Charge, Campbelton, 1816
From the outset uniformly and steadily supported the Evangelical side.
Voted with the late Dr Andrew Thomson, of St George's, Edinburgh, on
the orders in Council regarding prayers for Queen Caroline. In the
Assemblies of 1833 and 1834, supported the veto and the chapel acts.
Was, in 1836, suspended sine die
John M' Arthur, Kilcalmonell, 1820
Held strongly the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence,
and was very forward and energetic in their advocacy, as leader uf his
presbytery on the Evangelical side. In the Assembly of 1834, sup-
ported the veto act and the chapel act; in that of 1838, the inde-
pendence resolutions; and, in that of 1841, the deposition of the Strath-
bogie recusants and the Duke of Argyle's bill. Since the disruption has
become minister of North Bute, a qKoad sacra parish, erected by a se-
ceding minister.
58 ARGYLE.
James Curdie, Giglia, 1825
Held the principles of non-intrusion and sjiiritual independence, and uni-
formly acted with the Evangelical side. In the Assemblies of 1832 and
1833, supported the overtures on calls; and, in that of 1835, voted for
the veto act, the chapel act, and against the settlement of the pre-
sentee to Auchterai'der. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord
Aberdeen's bill, and continued to the last to act with his party.
Colin Fisher Campbell, S;iuthend, 1843
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
adhered to the first sei-ies of the Convocation resolutions. After the dis-
ruption, he addressed his congregation from the pulpit on the subject,
and intimated that he would take advantage of the few days left him
by the General Assembly to make up his mind as to his future course.
The impression produced by this address was, that he fully intended to
withdraw from the Establishment, — so much so that one of the heritors
stood up and implored him, before the whole congregation, to delay his
secession till after the communion.
Vacant,
Brodick, Arran.
XXXIII. — PRESBYTERY OF ISLA AND JURA.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Alexander Cameron, Kilchoman, 1819
James Pearson, Kilmeny, P. 1829
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Archibald M'Tavish, Kildalton, . 1812
Alexander Kennedy, Jura and Colonsay, 1816
Alexander M'Nab, Oa, P. 1826
Class Second.
Colin Hunter, Portnahaven, P. 1824:
A keen and steady supporter of the Evangelical side, belonging to the
extreme section. In the Assembly of 1838, supported the independence re-
solutions; and in 1840,subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's
bill. In the Assembly of 1841, voted for the deposition of the Strathbogie
recusants and the Duke of Argyle's bill ; and, in that of 1842, for the
anti-patronage resolutions and the Claim of Rights. Was a member of
Convocation, and adhered to both series of resolutions. At the disrup-
tion joined the Fi-ee Church, and subscribed the deed of demission, and,
after aU this, coolly returned to the Establishment. Has since secured a
presentation to the parish of Kilninver.
Vacant.
Killarow.
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XXXIV. — PRESBYTERY OF LORN.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Hugh Fraser, Ardchattan, 1807
William Fraser, Kilchrennan, 1827
Finlay M'Pherson, Kilbrandon, 1833
Duncan M'Lean, Glenorchy, 1835
Archibald Bannatyne, Ohan, 1843
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Donald M'Naughton, Duror, P. 1814
Dugald Neil Campbell, Kilmore, 1829
Gregor M'Gregor, Lismore, 1836
Vacant.
Kilninver.
Muckairn. P.
XXXV. PRESBYTERY OF MULL.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Donald M'Vean, lona, P. 1835
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
D. M' Arthur, D.D., Kilninian, 1810
Neil M'Lean, Tiree, 1811
Donald Campbell, Kilfinichen, 1814
John M'Leod, Morven, 1824
Neil M'Lean, IJlva, P. 1828
D. Stewart, Kinlochspelvie, P. 1828
Alexander Mackenzie, Strontian, P. 1829
Duncan Clerk, Torosay, 1829
James Dewar, Salen, P. 1836
Donald Stewart, Tobermory, P. 1838
Class Second.
Archibald Clerk, Ardnamurchan, 1838
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
generally supported the Evangelical side.
Vacant.
Aucharacle. P.
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PERTH AND STIRLING.
GENERAL RESULT OVER SYNOD OF ARGYLE.
FREE CHURCH.
Presbytery of Inverary, ministers seceding,
„ Dunoon^ „
0
. 6
;, Kintyre, „
„ Isla and Jura^ .,
3
2
„ Lorn, „
5
Mull, „ . . '
1
Total of Free Church ministers in Synod,
17
The above total comprises—
I . Ministers of endowed parishes, .
14
2. „ of unendowed do.
3
17
RESIDUA R Y ESTABLISHMEN r.
Class Ist.
Prosbytery of Lu-erary, ministers adhering, . 3
„ Dunoon, „ . . 3
Class 20.
3
1
„ Kintyre, „ . 3
„ Isla and Jura, „ . . 3
4
I
„ Lorn, ,, .3
0
Mull, „ . . 10
1
Total of each Class, . 25
10
25
Total of adhering ministers.
All ministei-s of endowed parishes.
Pariiifics Vacant.
Presbytery of Inverary,
„ Kintyre,
„ Isla and Jura,
„ Lorn,
Mull, .
Total,
^imon of pert!) anU Stirlmg.
XXXVI. PRESBYTERY OF DUNKELD.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Micliacl Stirling, Cargill,
John Waddell, Burrellton,
George Millar, Clunic,
William Grant, Tenandnj,
1808
1825
1836
1836
I'KRTII AX1> STIULINCJ. 61
Francis Gillies, Rattray, 1837
Andi-ew Kessen, Letliendy and Kinloch, 1838
John Mackenzie, Dunkeld and Dowally, 1839
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
H. Henderson, Kinclaven, 1823
Thomas Nelson, Auchtergaven, 1831
Class Second.
Peter Drummond, Kirkmichael, 1819
A keen and violent partisan of the Evangelical side, holding anti-patron-
age views, and belonging to the most extreme section. Was always very
fierce against Moderatism, and complained of those who received Mode-
rate ministers into their pulpits at communion occasions. In the Assem-
bly of 1833, supported the overtures on calls, the admission of the chapel
ministers, and the anti-patronage resolutions. In 1838, concurred with
the majority of the Presbytery in proceeding with the ordination of
Mr Kessen in the face of the Court of Session's interdict. Presided at the
ordination, and preached a very strong sermon on the occasion; after-
wards was rebuked, witli the other members of the majority, at the bar
of the Court of Session. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against
Lord Aberdeen's bill. Was a member of Convocation, but adhered to
neither series of the resolutions, they not being extreme enough to
meet his views.
Robert Allan, Little Dunkeld, 1824
A keen and forward supporter of the Evangelical side, professing anti-pa-
tronage sentiments. In 1838, concurred in the ordination of Mr Kes-
sen, and was rebuked at the bar of the Court of Session. In 1840, sub-
scribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill. In the Assembly
of 1841, voted for the deposition of the Strathbogie recusants, and the
Duke of Argyle's bill. Was a member of convocation, and adhered to
the first series of the resolutions.
Duncan Campbell, Moulin, 1832
Generally acted with the Evangelical side. Professed the principles of
non-intrusion and spiritual independence, but was never very forward
in their behalf. In 1838, took part in the ordination of Mr Kessen, and
was rebuked at the bar of the Civil Court .
Alexander Wilson, Caputh, 1835
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
uniformly and zealously supported the Evangelical side. In 1838, con-
curred in the ordination of Mr Kessen, and was rebuked at the bar of
the Civil Court. Was a member of Convocation, and adhered to the
first series of resolutions, and afterwards gave various public indications
of an intention to withdraw from the Establishment.
Vacant.
Blair-Athol.
XXXVII. PRESBYTERY OF WEEM.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Alexander Stewart, Killin, 1839
Alexander Mackinnon, Strathjillan, 1840
62 PERTH AND STIRLING.
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
David DufF, D.D., Kenmore, 1806
Alexander Campbell, V/eem, 1820
Alexander R. Irvine, Fortingall, 1830
Duncan Dewar, Dull, 1839
Samuel Cameron, Logierait, 1840
James Armstrong, Foss. 1842
Class Second.
John Macdonald, Rannoch, 1830
A keen and uniform supporter of the Evangelical side. Maintained the
principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and %vas forward
in their advocacy. Last year moved, in i)resbytery, the rejection of the
presentee to Glenlyon under the veto act.
Vacant.
Glenlyon.
XXXVIII. — PRESBYTERY OF PERTH.
1. FREE CHURCH.
W. A. Thomson, D.D., Middle Church Perth, 1801
James Grierson, Errol, 1819
James M'Lagan, Kinfauns, 1821
James Drummond, Forgandemiy, 1828
John W. Thomson, Moneydie, 1828
Andrew Gray, West Church, Perth, 1832
C. C. Stewart, Aberdalgie, 1832
Vvilliam Mather, Stanley, " 1832
Alexander Camming, Dunbarney, 1834
Andrew Bonar, assistant and successor, CoUace,. 1838
Charles Stewart, St Stephen's, Perth, 1838
John Milne, St Leonard's, do. 1839
John Walker Kinnoul Street, do. 1842
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
John. Rogers, Collace, 1800
John Findlay, D.D„ St Paul's, Perth, 1803
James Esdaile, D.D., East Kirk, do. 1805
William Liston, Redgorton, 1812
James Traquair, Rhynd, 1814
R. J. Robertson, Forteviot, 1815
John Edward Touch, Kiimoull, 1817
PERTH AND STIRLING. 63
Bavkl Black, Kilspindie, 1818
Thomas Buchanan, Methveii, 1832
Class Second.
David Duncan, Aherncthy, . 1809
A constant and steady supporter of tlie Evangelical side. Professed the
principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and likewise
held anti-patronage sentiments. In the Assembly of 1834, supported
the veto; and in 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aber-
deen's bill. Afterwards voted for the suspension of the Strathbogie
ministers, and attended the great ^y est Church Meeting in August 1841.
Latterly professed himself one of the Forty.
Alexander Burt, Arno-ask, 1827
Professed anti-patronage sentiments, and long a steady supporter of the
measures of the Evangelical side. In the Assembly of 1832, supported
the overtures on calls; and in that of 1841, voted for the deposition of
the Strathbogie recusants. Latterly, his zeal and forwardness flagged
a good deal.
James Noble, St Madoes, 1828
A warm, zealous, and decided advocate of the Evangelical cause, and a
sufferer by interdicts and otherwise at the hands of his heritors, in con-
quence of his activity in promoting non-intrusion meetings, &c, In tlie
Assembly of 1833, supported the overtures on calls, and the admission
of the chapel ministers ; and in that of 1838, voted for the independence
resolutions. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's
bill and the solemn Engagement. Attended the great West Church
Meeting in August 1841; and in the Assembly of 1842, supported the
anti-patronage resolutions and the Claim of Rights. Was a member of
Convocation, and adhered to bolh series of the resolutions. Was present
at the meeting of members of Convocation preliminary to the Assembly
of 1843, when the disruption was finally resolved on.
James Craik, Scone, 1832
Generally acted with the Evangelical side, but cautiously. Supported the
veto, and, in the Assembly of 1841, voted for the popular election of
the eldership. Since the disruption, has been presented to St George's,
Glasgow, vacated by a seceding minister.
AVeir Tulloch, Tibbermore, 1833
An editor of the Perthshire Aclvcrtiser during the ferment of the Reform
Bill. A vehement advocate of popular principles. In the Assembly of
1841, voted for the anti-patronage resolutions and the deposition of the
Strathbogie recusants. Took part in a great non-intrusion meeting held
at Perth in October 1841, presided over by the jNIarquis of Breadalbane,
and moved the third resolution, that if the principles against which the
Church was contending were established, they would " be subversive of the
government appointed by the Lord Jesus in his Church," &c. ; and that
" the administration of the affairs of the Clmrch, on such a footing, could
not be conducted or submitted to by the office-bearers holding the jirin-
ciples set forth in the preceding resolution." This resolution he sup-
ported in a very strong speech, in which he declared, amongst other
things, " that the Church had not submitted, and, without being guilty
of a great sin, never could submit, to the encroachments of the civil
courts ;" that " exclusive jurisdiction in things spiritual is a privilege
which the office-bearers are bound to defend at all hazards and in de-
(54: PERTH AND STIRLING.
fiance of all difficulties;" and, amid great applause, called upon all true
sons of the Church to rally round her, " if they would not see the
blightening influence of Moderatism and violent settlements again over-
spreading the land— if they would not transmit as a legacy to their
children a church which might insult their holiest feelings and disregard
their bpst interests, and when again, as formerly, they might be fed with,
husks of Christianized heathenism, instead of the pure bread of life — if,
in a word, they would not prove base traitors to the King of kings and the
Lord of lords." &c. Likewise presided at a meeting in his own parish in
February last, for explaining the principles and forwarding the object of
the Convocation.
Patrick J. Macfarlane, M.D., Dron, 1836
A professed friend of the Evangelical cause and of the spiritual indepen-
dence of the Church, but never took a prominent part in public matters,
William Ritchie, St Martin's, 1838
Maintained anti-patronage sentiments, and was chosen by the people in
1838 to be minister of the parish as an avowed supporter of popular
principles. Since the disruption, has been preferred to the parish of
Longforgan, vacated by Mr Walker, whose principles throughout the
controversy were never so extreme as his own.
John Struthers, Rhynd, 1841
Signed the '•' memorial " addressed by the divinity students of Edinburgh
to the General Assembly in 1840, expressing admiration and gratitude
to Almighty God for the resolute stand made by the Church against the
aggressions of the secular power, and vindicating the principle of non-
intrusion.
XXXIX. PRESBYTERY OF AUCHTERARDER.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Peter Brydie, Fossaway, 1816
James Thomson, Muckart, ^ 1832
John Ferguson, Monivaird, 1835
John Reid Omond, Monzie, 1836
Finlay Macahster, West Church, Crieff, - 1839
Samuel Grant, Ardoch, 1810
Andrew Noble, Blairingone, 18-11
James Garment, Comrie, 1841
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
John Clark, Blackford, 1815
William Laing, Crieff, 181^
Alexander Maxton, FouHs Wester, 1817
James Russell, D.D., Dunning, 1818
William Stoddart, Madderty, 1830
Alexander Hill Gray, Trinity-Gask, 1836
R. Stevenson, assistant and successor, Crieff, 1840
PERTH AND STIRLING. 65
Class SWond.
Thomas Young, Gask, 1813
From the outset of his incumbency, a steady supporter of the Evangelical
side. In the Assembly of 1838, voted for the independence resolutions ;
and in 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill.
Concurred in all the proceedings by his Presbytery which led to the
celebrated Auchterarder case, and in their refusals, at the successive
stages of the proceedings, to take the presentee on trials, as i-equired by
the civil com'ts, and, on one of the latest occasions of the kind, moved
the resolution to that effect. Concurred also in sending up anti-patron-
age overtures to the General Assemblv'.
James Walker, Muthil, 1826
A loud and flaming professor of Evangelical principles, holding anti-
patronage sentiments, and belonging to the extremest section. In the
Assembly of 1832, supported the overtures on calls; and in that of
1835, the chapel act and the veto act. In 1840, subscribed the declara-
tion against Lord Aberdeen's bill, and the solemn Engagement. Not
only concurred in all the proceedings of his Presbytery during the de-
pendence of the Auchterarder case, but invariably attempted to lead on
the subject, and constantly urged the most decided measures. Fre-
quently held meetings in his own parish during the progress of the con-
troversy, and assisted at many others in different parts of the country.
Was a member of Convocation, and adhered to both series of resolutions.
Turned round shortly before the disruption, and opposed his former
friends in the Presbytery.
James Cunningham, Glendevon, 1839
Uniformly supported the Evangelical side, and concurred with the ma-
jority of his Presbytery in all their proceedings relative to the Auchter-
arder case. Held public meetings in his parish during the progress of
the controversy. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord
Aberdeen's bill. Concurred likewise in sending up anti-patronage
overtures to the General Assemblj\
Parish Vacant.
Auchterarder.
XL. PRESBYTERY OF STIRLINC4.
1. FREE CHURCH.
John Dempster, Denny, 1800
Christopher Greig, St Ninians, 1800
George Cupples, Second Charge, Stirling, 1812
Alexander Beith, First do. do. 1822
William Mackray, Spittal Square, do. 1824
Alexander Leitch, Third Charge, do. 1825
John Bonar, Larbert and Dunipace, 1826
John Wright, Alloa East, 1830
John Harper, Bcmnockburn, 1839
Ebenezer Johnstone, Plean, 1839
66 PERTH AND STIRLING.
2, RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First
John Caw, Bothkennar, 179&
Andrew Mylne, D.D., Dollar, 181S
Class Second.
Peter Brotlierston, Alloa and Tillibody West, 1808
An ardent and steady supporter of the Evangelical side, holding anti-
patronage sentiments, and belonging to the extreme section. In the
Assembly of 1835, supported the veto act, the chapel act, and the anti-
patronage resolutions. In 1840, subscribed the solemn Engagement.
Was a member of Convocation, and adhered to both series of the resolutions.
Continued to maintain his constancy until a little before the disruption,
when he made the discovery from prophecy that the " Two Witnesses"
of the Apocalypse were to be slain in the Establishment, and remained
in, it is to be presumed, for the purpose of being slain.
Peter Balfour, Clackmannan, 1828
A keen advocate of the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual inde-
pendence, and a steady supporter of the Evangelical side. In the
Assembly of 1841, voted for the deposition of the Strathbogie recusants,,
the Duke of Argyle's bill, and the popular election of the eldership.
Was a member of Convocation, and adhered to the first series of reso-
lutions, but opposed the second, and never afterwards co-operated with
his former party,
Andrew Brown, Alva, 1835
A very stead}' and zealous supporter of the Evangelical side. In the As-
sembly of 1842, supported the anti-patronage resolutions, and the Claim
of Rights, Just before the Convocation, encountered a vei-y severe acci-
dent, which l^id him aside from duty for several months, and prevented
him from attending; but, after his recovery in March 1843, lie invited
Mr Bonar, now the Free Church minister of Larbert, to address his
people on the subject, and otherwise acted cordially with his party.
Colin M'Cullocli, Hags, Denny, 1841
A very high and ardent professor of non-intrusion and spiritual inde-
pendence, and a thorough-going supporter of the Evangelical side up to
the era of the Convocation. Since the disruption has obtained the pre-
sentation to Denny, vacated by that venerable aiid faithful man of God,
Mr Dempster.
Vacant Parishes,
Ai'rtli,
Sauchie ,
Gargunnock,
The last of these parishes is vacant by the demise of the Rev. Mr Lawrie,
very shortly before the disruption. He was a steady and faithful pro-
ft'ssor of Evangelism, and would have rejoiced to cast in his lot with the
Free Church.
XLI. PRESBYTERY OF DUNBLANE.
L FREE CHURCH.
Hcniy Andci-son, Tillicoultry, 1808
PERTH AND STIRLING. 67
William Anderson, Kippen, l-^H
Peter Robertson (retired from the ministry), Callander, 1813
Thomas Hislop, Dcamton 1816
Peter M'Laren, Lecropt, ' 1821
James Duncan, Kincardine East, 1826
William Mackenzie, Dunblane, 1829
William Watt, Bucklyvie, 1837
David Black, 6rrt rfmo?-e, 1839
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Alexander Gray, D.D., Kincardine, 1813
R. C. Graham, Aberfoyle, 1826
Class Second.
William Robertson Logie, 1831
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
uniformly supported the Evangelical side. In the Assembly of 1835,
voted for the veto act, and the chapel act. Was a member of Convo-
cation, but did not adhere to either scries of resolutions.
A. M. M'Gregor, Balquhidder, 1832
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
uniformly acted with the Evangelical side.
Walter Nicoll, Norriston, 1833
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
uniformly supported the Evangelical side.
G. Hope, Monilaws, Tulliallan, 1836
A keen and zealous supporter of the Evangelical side in all their measures,
belonging to the extreme section, professing anti-patronage principles,
and the leader of his Presbytery. In the Assembly of 1842, voted for
the anti-patronage resolutions, and the Claim of Rights. Was a member
of Convocation, and adhered to the first series of resolutions. In April
1843, was elected by the Evangelical majority moderator of the Synod
of Perth and Stirling, and in this capacity was served with an interdict
from the civil courts forbidding the Synod to proceed to business so long
as the quoad sacra members were allowed to retain their seats. He
immediately dissolved the Synod and quitted the chair, as being
under civil coercion, which impeded all conscientious deliberation.
Gave repeated public indications of an intention to join the Free
Church, but as often drew back, and has latterly become one of the
most active and useful of the Residuaries.
Gordon Mitchell, Kilmadock, 1838
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
uniformly acted with the Evangelical side. In 1840, subscribed the de-
claration against Lord Aberdeen's bill. Was a member of Convocation,
but did not adhere to either series of the resolutions.
Pnrip/} VacmU
Port of Mrutcith,
(^S
PERTH AND STIRLIiVa.
GENERAL RESULT OVER SYNOD OF PERTH AND STIRLING.
FREE CHURCH.
Presbytery of Dunkeld, ministers seceding,
Weem,
Perth,
Auchterarder
Stirling,
Dunblane,
Total of Free Church ministers in Synod,
The above total comprises —
1. Ministers of endowed parislies,
2. ,. of unendowed do.
49
RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Presbytery of Dunkeld, ministers adliering,
Weem, „
Perth,
Auchterarder, „
Stirling, „
Dunblane, „
Total of each Class,
Class 1st. Class 2o.
Total of adhering ministers,
The above total comprises —
1. Ministers of endowed parishes. Class 1,
„ Class 2,
2. Ministers of imendowed parislies, Class S
Vacant Parishes.
Presbytery of Dunkeld,
„ Weem,
„ Auchterarder,
„ Stirling,
„ Dunblane,
53
FIFE. 69
S»noD of JTife.
XLIl. — PRESBYTERY OF DUNFERMLINE.
1. FREE CHURCH.
John Balfour, Second Charge, Cuh'oss, 1816
James Thornton, Milnathort, 1816
Thomas Doig, Torryburn, 1819
WiUiam Gilston, Carnock, 1827
William Wallace Duncan, Cleish, 1836
Andrew Sutherland, St Andreiv's, Dunfermline, 1839
Charles Marshall, North Church, do. 1841
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Andrew Robertson, Inverkeithing, 1792
William Forfar, Saline, 1793
James Fergusson, Beath, 1815
John Gilchrist, Orwell, 1842
Class Second.
William Dalziel, St Canmore, Dunfermline, 1815
Belonged originally to the Synod of Old Light Burghers, which was united
to the Establishment some years ago. Held anti-patronage principles,
and thought that the Evangelical party in the Church did not by any
means go far enough in maintaining these principles. In 1840, sub-
scribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill ; but as the contro-
versy assumed a more serious aspect, drew gradually off from the Evan-
gelical side, until at length he ended by supporting their opponents.
Since the disruption, has obtained a presentation to Thurso, from an
anti-patronage patron, Sir George Sinclair.
Peter Chalmers, First Charge, Dunfermhne, 1817
A steady supporter of the Evangelical side. Professed the principles of
non-intrusion and spiritual independence. In the Assembly of 1833,
supported the admission of the chapel ministers and the overtures on
calls. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill.
Was a member of Convocation, and adhered to the first series of resolu-
tions. Long wavered what course to take, but at length, some days
after the disruption, applied to the Free Assembly, and was admitted
into the Free Church. Thereafter preached and intimated the commu-
nion to that portion of his flock who had quitted the Establishment
along with him. Attended the first diet, but not the second, of the first
meeting of the Free Presbytery of Dunfermline, declining, however,
when called upon, to pray. At the first meeting thereafter of the Resi-
duary Presbytery, attended personally, and craved re-admission to his
charge in the Establishment, which was graciously accorded to his sup-
plications.
Andrew Bethune Duncan, First Charge, Culross, 1824
A very decided and steady supporter of the Evangelical side. Held
70 FIFE.
strongly the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, lo
the Assembly of 1834, supported the veto act and the chapel act; in
that of 1838, the independence resolutions; and in that of 1842, the
anti-patronage resolutions and the Claim of Rights. Was a member of
Convocation, but did not adhere to either series of the resolutions.
Hugh Ralph, LL.D., Aberdour, 182-i
A recent importation from Liverpool. Assumed a very high spiritual and
evangelistic tone in the Presbytery, enlarging much upon prayer, &c, ;
and while voting on every question with the Moderates, professed to
entertain, after a fashion, the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual
independence. On the occasion of electing presbyterial representatives
for the Assembly of 1842, maintained that no man could pi-ay who did
not adhere to the usual rotation system ; and on the similar occasion in
1843, voted that it should be departed from. The immense body of his
parishioners are zealous Free Churchmen,
Alexander Watt, Dalgety, 1828
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, but
avowed himself a warm admirer of patronage. In the Assembly of
1832, supported the overtures on calls, and generally acted with the
Evangelical side. During the controversy, withdrew to the Continent,
on the score of ill health, where he remained upwards of a year, having
but little communication with his parish, or with the presbytery. In the
course of his rambles, reached as far as Rome, and had his name called
out in English diu'ing the Carnival ; was at length summoned home by
the Presbytery ; and after his return, sided warmly with the Moderates,
declaring that, during his residence abroad, he had enjoyed far better
opportunities of studying the controversy than his brethren at home,
John Tod Brown, Second Charge, DunfermUne, 1837
Maintained the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence
and, as he forcibly and elegantly expressed it in the Assembly of 1841 j
was anti-patronage to " the very extreme of antagonism and antipathy.''
In 1840, subscribed the solemn Engagement ; but by the Assemblj^ of
1841, had begun to draw off, having, in the Assembly of that year, while
he supported the anti-patronage resolutions, opposed the deposition of
the Strathbogie recusants. Subsequently he has uniformly and zeal-
ously opposed the Evangelical side.
John Tannoch, Kinross, 1837
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence.
In 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill; and
in the Assembly of 1841, voted for the deposition of the Strathbogie re-
cusants, and the Duke of Argyle's bill. Uniformly supported the Evan-
gelical side, until his translation to Kinross ; since which, he has acted
with the Moderates.
XLIII. — PRESBYTERY OF KIRKALDY,
1. FREE CHURCH.
Hugh Land, D.D., Poitmoak, 1801
James Severight, Markinch, 1815
John Thomson, Dvsart, 1820
FIFE. 71
Robert Macindoe, East Port Church, Kirkuldy, 1831
Alexander O. Laird, Abbotshall, 1833
David Couper, Burntisland, 1834
John Alexander, Kirkaldy, 1836
Charles Jameson, Pathhead, 1840
John Isdale, Inverteil, 18-43
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Andi'ew Murray, D.D., Auchterderran, 1783
David Guild, Auchtertool, 1800
George Brewster, Scoonie, 1813
John M'Lachlan, Wemyss, 1813
J. M. Cunninghame, Kinglassie, 1815
.Tames NicoU, Leshe, 1825
David Bell, Kennoway, 1831
John L. Adamson, Thornton, 1838
Class Second,
James Greig, Ballingray, 1807
Throughout his long incumbency a constant and earnest supporter of the
Evangelical cause. Maintained the principles of non-intrusion and
spiritual independence ; and, in 1840, subscribed the declaration against
Lord Aberdeen's bill. Was a member of Convocation, and adhered to
both series of th^i Convocation's resolutions,
David Murray, Dysart, 1813
A uniform supporter of the Evangelical cause. Maintained the principles
of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and held anti-patronage
views. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill.
Fei'gus Jardine, Kinghorn, 1830
Originally a very steady and forward adherent of the Evangelical side.
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence.
In the Assembly of 1832, supported the overtures on calls. In 1840,
subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill ; and, in the
Assembly of 1841, voted for the deposition of the Strathbogie recusants.
Afterwards drew off, and latterly acted uniformly with the Moderates.
John 3I'Ewcn, Miltoii, 1839
Held anti-patronage sentiments, and steadily voted with the Evangelical
side until the last. Was a member of Convocation, but did not adhere
to either series of the resolutions.
Vacant.
Methel.
■ XLIV, — PRESBYTERY OF CUPAR.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Andrew Melville, Loffie, 1803
72 FIFE.
John Macfarlane, CoUessie, 1823
Adams Cairns, Cupar, 1828
Anirus M'Gillivray, Dairsie, 1828
James Brodie, Monimail, 1829
John Duncan, assistant and successor, Ceres, 1836
John Murray, Dunbog, 1837
George Smeaton, Falkland, 1839
James W. Taylor, Flisk, 1839
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Joseph Crichton, Ceres, 1786
Alexander Kidd, D.D., Monzie, 1807
Alexander Lawson, Criech, 1815
Henry D. Cook, Kilmany, 1815
John Anderson, D.D., Newburgh, 1821
John Thomson, Balmerino, 1824
George Middleton, Strathmiglo, 1836
John Duncan, Abdie, 1839
Class Second.
Robert Johnstone, Auclitermuchty, 1829
Long a keen partizan of the Evangelical side, and a Haniing professor of
the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and until
recently a leader in his Presbytery in struggling for them. In the As-
sembly of 1833, supported the admission of the chapel ministers, and
the overtures on calls. Was among the earliest to begin to draw oft" when
the controversy began to assume a serious aspect, and latterly in most
essential matters opposed himself keenly to his former friends. After
the disruption received a presentation to Dunblane, which he accepted,
but afterwards withdrew his acceptance, on the ground that his voice
was too weak for the church, &c. Immediately^afterwards, was brought
forward as a candidate for St Mary's, Edinburgh, was se%'erely dealt
with in the discussion which followed in the Town Council of Edin-
burgh, and ultimately experienced a cutting and ignominious rejection
at their hands.
William Elder, St Mary's, Cupar, 1!]3G
Was originally of the Old Light Burgher Synod, and belonged to the most
extreme section of the Evangelical side, considering Di's Candlish, Cun-
ningham, &c., as but middlemen, who never went half far enou2h to
satisfy his views. In 1840, Jie subscribed the declaration against Lord
Aberdeen's bill, and the solemn Engagement. Was a member of
Convocation, and adhered to both series of the resolutions. Since the dis-
ruption, has obtained a Crown presentation to the parish of Tealing,
vacated by a seceding minister.
William Reid, Kettle, 1838
Made a high profession of the principles of non-intrusion and S[)iritual in-
dependence, and uniformly and zealously supported the Evangelical
side, up to his settlement in Kettle ; but since tlien has acted wit'i the
Moderates. In the Assembly of 1838, voted for the independence
resolutions; and in 1840, subscribed the solemn Engagement.
FIFE. 73
James Anderson, Cults, 1839
A keen supporter of the Evangelical cause. Maintained the principles of
non-intrusion and spiritual independence, In 1840, subscribed the de-
claration against Lord Aberdeen's bill. Was a member of Convocation,
and adhered; ?o both series of the resolutions. In the end of March 1843, for-
mally withdrew his adherence by letter, and went over to the Moderates.
James Cochrane, Cupar, 1842
While a preacher, and Secretary to the Church Extension Committee, &c.,
made a very high profession of the principle of spiritual independence,
but never pretended to stand so much upon non-intrusion. Since his
settlement in Cupar, has acted with the Moderates.
XLV. PRESBYTERY OF ST ANDREWS.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Robert Brown, Largo, 1821
Ralph Robb, Strathklnnes, 1827
William Nicolson, Ferry-Port-on-Crai:^, 1828
Charles Nairn, Forgan, 1836
William Ferrie, Easter Anstruther, 1839
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
James Macdonald, D.D., Kemback, 1781
James Hunter, D.D., Professor of Logic and Rhetoric in Uni-
versity ,-^St Leonard's, 1795
George Buist, CD., Professor of Ecclesiastical History in Uni-
versity, Second Charge, St Andrews, 1802
Robei't Swan, Abercrombie, 1804
James Roger, Denino, 1805
Robert Haldane, D.D., Principal and Professor of Systematic
Theology, St Mary's College, St Andrews, First Charge,
St Andrews, 1807
George Wright, Kingsbarns, 1809
David Watson, Leuchars, 1809
George Dickson, Kilrenny, 1815
Anstruther Taylor, Carnbee, 1816
William Merson, Crail, • 1828
Hew Scott, Anstruther Wester, 1832
George Milligan, Elie, 1832
Thomas T. Jackson, Professor of Biblical Criticism and Theo-
logy in University, 1836
Class Second.
William Ferrie, D.D., Professor of Civil Histoiy in University,
Kilconquhar, 1814
Originally acted M'ith the Moderate?, and only of late years shewed any
74
FIFE.
leaning towards Evangelical principles ; and any support he ever lent
them has been fitful and uncertain. In the Assembly of 1841, he voted
for the deposition of the Strathbogie recusants, and for the popular
election of the eldership.
John Cooper, Pittenweem, 1833
A strenuous adherent of the Evangelical cause, and vehement from the
pulpit and otherwise in his advocacy of the principles of non-intrusion
and spiritual independence. In the Assembly of 1835, he supported the
veto act and the chapel act, and opposed the settlement of the presen-
tee to Auchterarder. He was a member of Convocation, but did not
adhere to either series of the resolutions.
Andrew Brown, Camer(
1838
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
generally supported the Evangelical side, but never very decided or
zealous.
Vaca7it.
Newburn.
GENERAL RESULT OVER SYNOP OF FIFE,
FREE CHURCH.
Presbytery of Dunfermline, ministers seceding, . . 7
„ Kirkaldy, „ . . . .9
„ Cupar, „ ... 9
„ St Andrews, „ . . . .5
Total Free Church ministers in Synod, . 30
The above total comprises —
1, Ministers of endowed parishes, ... 23
2. Ministers of unendowed do., , . . .7
— 30
RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class 1st. Class 2d.
Presbytery of Dunfermline, ministers adhering, . 4 7
„ Kirkaldy. .... 8 4
„ Cupar, . . . .8 5
,, St Andrews, . . ^ 14 3
Total of each Class
34
Total of adhering ministers,
The above number comprises —
1. Ministers of endowed parishes, Professors, &c.. Class 1,
„ „ Class 2,
2. „ of unendowed parishes. Professors, &c.. Class 1,
Class 2,
33
16
— 49
3
— 4
53
ANGUS AND MEARNS. 75
Vacant Parishes.
Presbytery of Kukaldy, ..... 1
",, St AndrewSj . . . . • 1
Ssttott of ^ngus anti ^cavns.
XLVI. — PRESBYTERY OF MEIGLE,
1. FREE CHURCH.
David Wliite, Airlie, 1833
Robert Macdonald, Blairgowrie, 1837
2, RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
James Mitchell, D.J)., Meigle, 1808
William Ramsay, Alyth, 1817
Patrick Barty, Ruthven, 1823
John Moon, Newtyle, 1825
Patrick J. Stevenson, Coupar- Angus, 1828
James Flowerdew, Essie, 1828
James Watt, Glenisla, 1828
James S. Barty, Bendochy, 1829
Francis Cannan, Lintrathen, 1831
James Haldane, Kingoldrum, 1836
J. M'Duff, Kettins, 1842
Class First.
None.
XLVII. — PRESBYTERY OF FORFAR.
1. FREE CHURCH.
WiUiam Clugston, Forfar,- 1817
Donald Fergusson, Dunnichen, 1837
Daniel Cormick, South Church, Kirriemuir, 1839
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
John Buist, Tannadice, 1796
Robert Lunan, Kinnettles, 1807
John Crombie, D.D., Aberlemno, 1819
WiUiam Ogilvy, Cortachy, 1826
T. J. Crawford, Glammis, 1834
Class Second.
Thomas Easton, D.D., Kirriemuir, 1810
Long a professor of very high Evangelical and ijopular principles. Was
a candidate for the Greek Professorship at Glasgow when the late 9ir
76 ANGUS AND MEARNS.
Daniel K. Sandford was elected to the chair, and obtained his Doc-
iorskip from the Faculty immediately after his defeat. Was the author of
a very singular and very vehement attack upon Dr Chalmers' astrono-
mical discourses, when they were first rising into renown, in the shape
of an anonymous pamphlet, of which the most remarkable feature is the
number of pages he contrives to fill exclusively with making merry
at the idea of a universe being comprised within an atom. In the As-
sembly of 1835, supported the veto act, the chapel act, and the anti-
patronage resolutions, and opposed the settlement of the presentee to
Auchterarder. In that of 1838, supported the independence resolutions.
When affairs began to wear a serious aspect, published a letter, ad-
dressed to Sir R. Robert Peel, on the proper mode of settling the Church's
difficulties ; and when this failed of duly swaying the Premier's pur-
pose, afterwards gradually drew off into the ranks of Moderatism.
Since the disruption has been a most active and inveterate Residuary.
George Loudon, Inverarity, 1819
Long a decided and steady supporter of Evangelical principles. Never
held anti-patronage sentiments, but made a high profession of the pi'in-
ciples of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and was active in
their advocacy. In the Assembly of 1834, supported the veto ; and in
that of 1838, the independence resolutions. In 1840, subscribed the de-
claration against Lord Aberdeen's bill ; and in the Assembly of 1842,
supported the Claim of Rights. After the Convocation, strongly opposed
his former friends.
James Y. Strachan, St James\ Forfar, 1833
An ultra-professor of ultra-liberal politics, and at one time a delegate to
some anti-corn law or Chartist or other kindred convention, held in Eng-
land. Professed to be opposed to patronage, and to be friendly to the
other principles held by the Evangelical side.
ILarry Stewart, Oatlilaw, 1836
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
generally acted with the Evangelical side, but not very decided, and his
support at all times of a wavering, eccentric desciption, never to be
reckoned upon. Was a member of Convocation, and adhered to the first
series of resolutions.
Vacant.
Res(*obie.
XLVII. PRESBYTERY OF DUNDEE.
1. FREE CHURCH.
James Miller, Monikie, 1803
Robert S. Walker, Loiiolbrgan, 1807
Robert Aitken, Wlllison Church, Dundei\ 1811
Charles M'Alister, Gaelic Church, do., 1819
David Davidson (since dead), Brouqhty Fcny, 1827
David B. Mellis, Tealing, ^ - ^^^^
Waiiani Reid, Chapohhadr, Dundee, 1830
William Stewart, Lochee, 1832
ANGUS AND MEARNS. 77
John Roxburgh, St John's, Dundee, 1834
Samuel Miller, Monifieth. 1836
George Lewis, St David's, Dundee, 1837
James Ewing, assistant and successor, St Andrew'' s, Dundee, 1837
John Baxter, Hilltoiun, Dundee, 1838
Patrick Leshe Miller, Wallacetown, Dundee, 1840
Alexander M'Pherson, Dudhope, 1841
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Archibald M'Lachlan, St Mary's, Dundee, - 1793
George Addison, D.D., Liff and Benvie, 1803
David Cannan, D.D., Mains and Strathmartine, 1803
Alexander M'Neil (many years in a Lunatic Asylum), .SV
Andrew''^, Dundee, 1806
Charles Adie, D.D., Greyfrairs, Dundee, 1814
George Wiiiehouse, Auchterhouse, 1814
Thomas Irvine, Lundie and FowHs, 1821
John Currie, Murroes, 1821
John Spence, Kinnaird, 1825
David Arnot, St Paul's, Dundee, 1836
Class Second.
Jauies Thomson, St Clement's, Dundee, 1802
Throughout his long incumbency a steady active partizau of the Evan-
gelical cause, belonging to the extreme section, and for very many
years the leader of his party in the Presbytery. Throughout the recent
controversy maintained a high and flaming profession of the great prin-
ciples at issue, and by his votes and speeches in church courts, and his
frequent appearances at public meetings, took a prominent share in their
advocacy. In the Assemblies of 1833-4-5, he supported the veto act, and
the chapel act, and in the latter year he likewise voted against the
settlement of the presentee to Auchterarder. In the Assembly of 1836,
he supported the anti-patronage resolutions; and, in 1840, svibscribed
the solemn Engagement, In the Assembly of 1841, he supported the
deposition of the Strathbogie recusants, and the Duke of Argyle's bill ;
and, in that of 1842, he voted for the anti-patronage resolutions, and the
Claim of Rights. He was a member of Convocation, and adhered to
both series of the resolutions. Some months afterwards, suspicions began
to be entertained respecting his adherence to his pledges, and in conse-
quence almost his entire Session resigned, as he failed to satisfy them
on the point. Thereafter, and so late as 1st April last, he published a
letter in the Dundee Warder, in which, referring to the report that he
had withdrawn his concurrence to the proceedings of Convocation, he
felt it " proper to give it a direct negative," and declared that " he had
not even in thought swerved from it to this moment." Since the dis-
ruption, he has been about the most active of all the Residuaries.
James Wilson, Abernyte, 1808
Throughout his incumbency a warm and zealous supporter of the Evan-
gelical cause. Held strenuously the principles of non-intrusion and
<o ANGUS AND MEARNS.
spiritual independence ; and, in 1840^ subscribed the declaration against
Lord Aberdeen's bill. Has of late years, through the pressure of years
and infirmities, been laid aside from the performance of the active
duties of the ministry.
John Adamson Honey, Incbture, 1836
A flaming professor of extreme popular and liberal principles. Uniformly
supported the Evangelical side until the crisis was near at hand, when
he began to difl'er with them on minute points, and to draw oft" from
them. Was a member of Convocation, but adhered to neither series of
the resolutions.
Parish Vacant.
St Peter's, Dundee,
By the sudden and universally lamented death of the Rev. Robert Murray
M'Cheyne, whose praise is in all the churches, and than whom a warmer
and more devoted friend of Evangelism, and of the Evangelical cause,
could not well have been found. The Rev. Islay Burns, a Free Church
minister, had been elected, but not ordained, to the vacancy before the
disruption. His ordination was the first in connection with the Free
Church.
XLIX. — PRESBYTERY OF ARBROATH.
1. FREE CHURCH.
John Kirk, Arbirlot, 1824
John Laird, Inverkeillor, 1835
James Lumsden, Barry, 1836
William Wilson, Carmylie, 1837
Thomas Dymock, Carnoustie, 1837
Thomas Wilson, Friockheim, 1837
David Crichton, Inverhrothock, 1838
Alexander Leshe, Ladyloan, Arbroath, 1842
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT,
Class First.
George Walker, Kinnell, - 1813
John Muir, St Vigeans, 1814
David Carruthers, Kirkden, 1824
George Arklay, Guthrie, 1841
Class Second.
David Traill, D.D., Panbride, 1794
Became a decided supporter of the Evangelical cause about the time of
the famous Marnoch intrusion, and in consequence of that intrusion
adopted anti-patronage sentiments. Thereafter, presided at an anti-
yiatronage meeting in his parish, and was present at various public
meetings in Dundee in behalf of the same cause.
lloliort Barclay, Lunan, 1821
Always acted with the Evangelical side. Professed the principles of non-
intrusion and spiritual indepondcncc, but was candid enough to declare
ANGUS AND MEARXS. 79
that he "■ would not suffer for themy Was a member of Convocation,
and adhered to the first series of resolutions. Repented by the next
day of having done so, and wished the Clerk privately to withdraw his
name ; but, as this could not be done, lacked moral resolution to make
a formal application to that effect. Did not, however, forget to apply
for and pocket his expenses from the Convocation Fund.
William Stevenson, Arbroath, 1833
Always belonged to the Evangelical side, and made a high profession of
their principles. Entertained the doctrines of non-intrusion and spi-
ritual independence ; but, in the earlier stages of the controversy, was
laid aside from his parish and the duties of the ministry by protracted
indisposition. "Was restored when affairs had assumed a serious aspect,
and cautiously kept aloof from taking a side with either party, express-
ing his satisfaction that he could, from a loop-hole, as it were, look forth
upon the strife without being personally involved in it, just as if he lay
under no responsibility to God in the matter. Was not a member of
Convocation ; but, most unexpectedly to all parties, a short time after
the sittings had terminated, called a meeting of his congregation, and
addressed them at considerable length on the state of the Church, giving
them to understand that, should the disruption which appeared to be
impending take place, and the Evangelical party quit the Establish-
ment, he could not remain behind them in alliance with Moderatism,
but expressing at the same time his fears whether the delicate state of
his health would permit him to undertake the labour of forming a new
congregation in connection with the Free Church, and suggesting his
probable retirement into private life, After the disruption, addressed a
letter to his people expressive of his high satisfaction with the Govern-
ment bill.
George Weir, Ahhexj, Arbroath, 1839
Made a strong profession of the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual
independence, and occasionally took a part in public meetings and
other demonstrations in their behalf. In 1840, subscribed the declara-
tion against Lord Aberdeen's bill ; and in the Assembly of 1041, voted
for the deposition of the Strathbogie recusants and the Duke of Argyle's
bill. Since the disruption, has obtained a presentation to the parish of
Humbie.
L. — PRESBYTERY OF BRECHIN.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Andrew Fergusson, Marytown, 1795
James Brewster, D.D., Craig, 1804
AYilliam Nixon, St John's, Montrose, 1832
James M'Cosh, First Charge, Brechin, 1835
Alexander L. E,. Foote, Second Charge, Brechin, 1835
Mmigo J. Parker, East Kirk, do. 1837
Kobert Inghs, Edzell, 1837
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
David Lycll, Caraldstonc, 1800
Joseph Patcrson, D,D,, Second Charge, Montrose, 1811
80 ANGUS AND MEAUNS.
Eobert Smith, D.D., First Charge, Montrose, 1814
John Eadie, Dim, 1821
Thomas Hill, Logiepert, 1824
William Cron, Menmuir, 1825
William Gerard, Strickathrow, 1828
Alexander Todd, Lochlee, 1842
Class Second.
David Harris, Fearn, 1803
Throughout his incumbency a steady and active adherent of the Evangeli-
cal cause. Maintained the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual
independence. In the Assembly of 1834, supported the veto; and in
that of 1841, voted for the deposition of the Strathbogie recusants and
the Duke of Argyle's bill. Was a member of the Convocation, and ad-
hered to both series of the resolutions.
Henry Brewster, Farnwell, 1834
Generally supported the Evangelical cause, and professed the principles
of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, but never took very high
ground in their behalf. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord
Aberdeen's bill.
Alexander Gardiner, Letlmot, 1842
While a preacher, officiated for some time as assistant to Mr Foote of the
Second Charge, Brechin, during a period of severe domestic affliction, and
was then remarkable for his avowal of extreme Evangelical principles,
the keenness with which he on all occasions advocated them, and his
strong antipathy to Moderatism After his settlement in Lethnot, pro-
fessed to maintain his original sentiments unchanged, but almost uni-
formly supported the Moderates. Since the disruption, has obtained
possession of the pulpit of his former employer, Mr Foote.
LI. PRESBYTERY OF FORDOUN.
1. FREE CHURCH. ,
Alexander Keith, D.D., St Cyrus, 1816
James Glen, Benholm, 1826
Thomas Brown, Kinneff and CatterHne, ' 1837
Alexander Keith jun., assistant and successor, St Cyrus, 1840
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
James Leslie, D.D., Fordoun, 1788
George Thomson, Fetteresso, 1800
James Milne, Arbuthnott, 1814
James Drummond, Glenbervie, 1815
Alexander White, Fettercairn, 1817
John Glegg, Bervie, 1821
Alexander Irvine, Dunnottar, • 1827
John Cook, Laurencekirk, 1829
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Alexander 0. Low, Marykirk, 1836
Samuel Traill, assistant and successor, Arbuthnott, 1841
Class Second.
John Charles, Garvock, 1821
Has been prevented for many j^ears from attendance on church courts, by-
reason of feeble health and advanced age, but was a uniform and steady
supporter of the Evangelical cause. Held strongly the principles of
non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and was zealous in addressing
his people and getting up petitions to Parliament on the subject,
GENERAL RESULT OVER SYNOD OF ANGUS AND MEARNS.
FREE CHURCH.
Presbytery of Meigle — Ministers seceding, ... 2
Forfar, „ .... 3
Dundee, ,, .... 15
Arbroath, „ .... 8
Brechin, „ .... 7
Fordoun, „ .... 4
Total of Free Church ministers in Synod, . . 39
The above number comprises —
1. Ministers of endowed parishes, ..... 23
2. ,, of unendowed do 16
39
Class 1
T. Class L'd.
11
0
5
4
10
3
4
4
8
3
. 10
I
. 48
13
48
RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Presbytery of Meigle — Ministers adhering,
„ Forfar, „
„ Dundee, „ . . .
„ Arbroath, „
„ Brechin, „ . . .
„ Fordoun, „
Total of each Class,
Total of adhering ministers, 63
The above number comprises —
1. Ministers of old or endowed parishes. Class 1st, . 47
„ „ Class 2d, . 13
2. Ministers of unendowed parishes, Class 1st, . 1
„ „ Class 2d, . , 2
— 3
63
Vacant Parishes.
Presbytery of Forfar, 1
„ Dundee, 1
Total, 2
82 ABERDEEN.
%moXi of ^iaOcfu.
LII. — PRESBYTERY OF ABERDEEN.
I. FREE CHUHCH.
William Primrose, Melville Church, Aberdeen, 1806
James Footc, East Kirk, do. 1809
Alexander Black, D.D., Professor of Divinity, Marischal College,
Aberdeen,
John Murray, North Kirk,
Hugh M'Kenzie, Spring Garden,
David Simpson, Trinity,
Gavin Parker, Bon-Accord,
James Bryce, Gilcomston,
Abercromby L. Gordon, Greyfriars,
Alexander D. Davidson, West Kirk,
John Allan, Union,
Robert Forbes, JVoodsidc,
Alexander Spence, St Clement's,
James Stewart,^ South Kirk,
John Stephen, John Knox's Church,
William Mitchell, Holhurn Street,
John Longmuir, Mariners',
George Moir, New Machar,
Robert Thomson, Petercultor,
2. BESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
G. Morrison, D.D., Banchory .Devenick, 1783
A. J. Forbes, LL.D., Belhelvie, - 1791
John Leslie, Fintray, 1793
Duncan Mearns, D.D., Professor of Divinity in King's College,
Aberdeen, 1798
P. Forbes, D.D., Old Machar, 1800
John Bovvei% Maryculter, 1812
Robert Copland, Durris, 1814
James Allan, Ncwhills, 1824
Adam Corbet, Drumoak, 1826
W. Paul, assistant and successor, Banchory-Dcvcnick 1826
William R. Pirie, Dyce, 1830
R. Fiddes, Kinnellar, 1833
W. Leslie, assistant and successor, Fintrny. 1838
1816
Aberdeen,
1816
do.
1822
do.
1823
do.
1823
do.
1824
do.
1826
do.
1832
do.
1832
do.
1836
do.
1837
do.
1838
do.
1838
do.
1838
do.
1840
1840
1840
ABlvRDEEX, 83
Class Second.
Baniel Dewar, D.D., and LL.D., Principal and Professor of
Cliurcli History in Marisclial College, Aberdeen, 1810
One of the most marked and prominent of all the supporters of the Evange-
lical cause, constantly putting himself forward as a leader in their counsels,
and extending an unfaltering advocacy with tongue and pen to all their
measures. Made a very high and ultra profession of the principles of
non-intrusion and spiritual independence. In the Assemblies of 1033-4-5,
supported the admission of the chapel ministers, and the veto act ; and,
in the last-mentioned Assembly, voted against the settlement of the pre-
sentee to Auchterarder. In the Assembly of 1838, supported the Inde-
pendence resolutions; and in 1040, opposed Lord Aberdeen's bill, and
subscribed the solemn Engagement. Likewise in the same year, sup-
ported the suspension of the majority of the Presbytery of Strathbogie ;
and then, and after their ultimate deposition, took an active part in preach-
ing in their parishes, in enlightening the people as to the nature of the
controversy, and in stirring them up to adherence to the Church. Also
took a leading and prominent share in all the public movements in Aber-
deen, &c., in relation to the controversy, throughout its whole course. In
the Assembly of 1841 , voted for the deposition of the Strathbogie recusants,
the D.txke of Argyle's bill, and the popular election of the eldership ; and
in that of 1842, for the anti-patronage resolutions, and the Claim of
Rights. Subscribed the circular summoning the Convocation — was pre-
sent, and adhered to the first series of the resolutions, but left for his
estate in the Carse of Gowrie before the vote was taken upon the se-
cond. After the disruption, made his appearance in the Free Assemblj',
and found his way to a pi'ominent seat on the platform, amidst the ap-
plause of the audience, but did not subscribe the deed of demission.
Thereafter, see-sawed and hesitated for months betwixt the Free
Church and the Establishment, now preaching for a minister of the one,
next occupying a pulpit in the other, but finally settling down as a Re-
siduary. The following is a copy of the letter in which he communicated
his resolution to that effect to the Residuary Presbytery of Aberdeen : —
OvEununDiE, EnKOL,20th S.pt. ISIS.
Rev. and Dear Sir,— In reply to your ktti r, containin;^ an extract of a minute of the
Presbytery of Aberdeen, I beg leave, through you, most respectfully to state to the
Presbytery, that I have not adhered to the Protest of the seceding ministers, nor signed
any document whatever similar to the Protest: That I have not withdrawn from the
Established Church of Scotland, uor from attending on its worship and ordinances:
And, still further, that I have not joined myself to the body of separatists acting under
«aid Protest.— I remain. Rev. and Dear Sir, your most obedient servant,
(Si?;ned) D. Dewar.
Tlie Rev. William Paul,
Clerk of the Presbytery of Aherd.-en.
Eobert Smith, Old Macliar, 1821
Long an active and zealous yjartizan of the Evangelical cause, belong-
ing to the extreme section. Was one of the warmest opponents of
patronage, at a time when there were but few of his sentiments in the
Church ; and some years after his ordination, brought into the Assembly
an overture from the Presbytery of Irvine against it. Made a strong
profession of the principles of non-iutrusion and spiritual independence,
and was a strenuous advocate of the veto and the cliapel acts. As the
controversy thickened, gradually drew off, and became estranged from his
former friends ; and after the decision of the Stewarton case, in spring
1843, voted with the Moderates in presbytery and synod for the ejection
of the 7'/-'.:;./ sacra brethren from thoir seats.
84 ABERDEEN.
Georj^e M'Kenzie, Skene, 1824
Professed the principles of non-intrusioa and epiritual independence, but
not very strongly, and never lent more than a timid and hesitating sup-
port to the measures of the Evangelical side. In 1040, subscribed the
declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill. Latterly eschewed any share
in ecclesiastical movements.
Alexander Thorn, Nigg, 1826
Maintained strongly the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual inde-
pendence; and in the Assembly of 1838, voted for the independence re-
solutions. Was a faithful and steady adherent of the Evangelical cause,
but was latterly in a very feeble state of health. At the time of the
disruption, was on his death-bed, and only survived it a few weeks. Had
he been spared, there is little doubt that he would have joined the Free
Church.
LIII. — PRESBYTERY OF KINCARDINE O NEIL.
1. FREE CHURCH.
William Anderson, Bancliory-Ternan, 1830
James M'Gown, Bankhead, 1832
David Scott Fergusson, Strachan, 1836
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Hugh Burgess, Glenmuick, 1799
John Roger, Kincardine O'Neil, 1799
Andrew Watson, Tarland and Migvie, 1799
Robert Mihie Miller, Aboyne, 1810
William Ingram, Edit, 1810
John Fraser, Cluny, 1814
John M'Hardy, Logie and Coldstone, 1816
Charles M'Combie, Lumphanan, . 1826
J. Watson, assistant and successor, Tarland and ^ligvie, 1829
Archibald Anderson, Crathie and Braemar, 1832
George Cook, Midmar, 1837
Class Second.
George Smith, Birse, 1824
Professed the principles of non -intrusion and spiritual independence,
and uniformly supported the Evangelical cause. In the Assembly of
1835, voted for the veto act and the chapel act, and against the settle-
ment of the presentee to Auchterarder. In 1840, subscribed the de-
claration against Lord Aberdeen's bill. As the controversy thickened,
and its aspects grew serious, gradually drew off from his former friends.
WilHam Campbell Coull, 1824
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
occasionally voted in support of them in Presbyteries and Synods, but
never took any decided or prominent part in the controversy.
ABERDEEN. 85
LIV. PRESBYTERY OF ALFORD.
1. FREE CHURCH.
None.
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Clast First.
James Paull, Tullynessle, 1B05
Kobert Scott, Glenbucket, 1808
J. Farquharson, LL.D., Alford, 1812
Alexander Reid, Kildrummy, 1812
Robert Cook, Clatt, 1820
James Gordon, Cabracli, 1827
James Gillon, Tough, 1828
E. Meiklejohn, Strathdon, 1830
William Minty, Kinethmont, 1831
William Reid, Auchindoir, 1834
Alexander Low, Keig, 1834
Alexander Taylor, Leocliel and Cushnie, 1839
R. Lindsay, LL.D., Towie, 1840
Class Second.
None.
LV. — PRESBYTERY OF GARIOCH.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Henry Simson, Chapel-of-Garioch, 1817
George Garioch, Old Meldrum, 1817
Robert Simpson, Kintore, 1833
David Simson, Oyne, 1839
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Robert Lessel, Inverury, 1800
Ferdinand Ellis, Culsalmond, 1801
Robert Forbes, Monymusk, 1814
Alexander Cushny, Rayne, 1815
Patrick Davidson, Insch, 1822
John Wilson, Premnay, 1824
James Bisset, Bourtie, 1826
Thomas Burnett, Daviot, 1829
James Peter, Leslie, 1830
86 ABERDEEN,
R,. Cuslmy, assistant and successor, Inscli, 1836
Geoi'sTC Peter, Kemnay, • 1839
Class Second.
John Keith, Keith-hall and Kinkell, 1822
A keen partizan of the Evangelical cause, and fievce against Moderatism.
Held anti-patronage sentiments, and belonged to the extreme section.
In the Assembly of 1C35, supported the veto act and the chapel actj
and, in that of 1838, voted for the Independence resolutions. Uniformly
and zealously supported his party in all their measures up to the Con-
vocation.
Vacant
Blairdaf.
N, B. "William Middleton was intruded by the majority of the Presbytery
as assistant and successor at Culsalmond, but his settlement was reversed
by the General Assembly of 1842.
LVI. PRESBYTERY OF ELLON,
1. FREE CHURCH.
Alexander Philip, Cruden, 1836
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
John LesHe, Udney, 1813
George Cruden, Logie-Buchan, 1817
James Robertson, Ellon, 1832
Francis Knox, Tarves, 1833
William S. Watt, Foveran, 1840
James Rust, Slains, * 1840
Class Second.
James White, Methhc, ' 1838
Formerly of Chalmers' Church, Glasgow. While in that charge _
the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and uniformly
supported the Evangelical side in all their measures. Since his settle-
ment at Methlic has relapsed into Moderatism.
-PRESBYTERY OF DEER,
I. FREE CHURCH.
J lindcrson, St Fergus,
1822
James Yuill, East Church, Petcrhca.], 1835
ABERDEEN. 87
2, RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First,
William Cock, Rathen, 17&5
Alexander Simpson, Strichen, 1807
G. Gardiner, Aberdour, 1810
Charles Gibbon, Lonmay, 1810
William Donald, Peterhead, 1816
J. Morrison, Old Deer, 1822
James Welsh, New Deer, 1830
John Sharp, New Piuligo, 1837
James Cruden, Tyrie, 1842
J. Cock, assistant and successor, Rathven, 1842
Class Second.
John Cumming, Fraserburgh, 1815
A steady adherent of the Evangelical side, maintaining anti-patronage
views, and belonging to the extreme section. In the Assembly of 1833,
he supported the chapel act and the veto ; in that of 183G, he voted for
the anti-patronage resolutions ; and, in that of 1841, for the deposition
of the Strathbogie recusants, the Duke of Argyle's bill, and the popular
election of the eldership. During the progress of the controversy he
was at much pains to enlighten his people with respect to it by frequent
meetings and vehement appeals, the diffusion of tracts, &c., and, as the
disruption has proved, was wonderfully successful in his eiForts. He
was a member of Convocation, and adhered to both scries of resolutions,
and up to the last expressed his determination to secede.
Edward Hume, PitsHgo, 1829
A steady adherent of the Evangelical side, made a stout profession of the
principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and, like his
co-presbyter, Mr Cumming, v^^as throughout the controversy most inde-
fatigable in stirring up his people with respect to it. In the Assembly
of 1835, he supported the chapel act and the veto act ; and, in 18-10,
subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill. Was a mem-
ber of Convocation, and adhered to the first series of resolutions, and to
the very last continued to support all the measures of his party.
John Imray, Longslde, 1830
A flaming professor of the principles of the Evangelical cause, hold-
ing anti-patronage views, and belonging to the extreme section. In
1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill; and
throughout tlie whole controversy was most active and zealous in incul-
cating his principles upon his people, both from the pidpit and the plat*
form. Was not a member of Convocation, but continued after it to
support his party in all their measures, and gave it to be understood that
he was determined to withdraw with his brethren from the Establishment.
Alexander Boyd, Crimond, 1840
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
lent a general, but cautious and guarded, support to the measures of the
Evangelical side.
88 ABDllDEEN.
LVin. — PRESBYTERY OF TURRIFF.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Gilbert Brown, Newbyth, 1816
Joseph Thorburn, Forglen, 1829
John Manson, Fyvie, 1829
Hugh Gordon, Monquhitter, 1829
Wilham Garden Blaikie, Drumblade, 1842
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
James Milne, Inverkeithing, 1809
James Cruickshank, Turriff, 1816
Thomas Wilson, Gamrie, 1818
William Findlay, King Edward, 1826
Andrew Todd, Alvah, 1841
Class Second.
G. Dingwall, Auchterless, 1811
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence. In
the Assembly of 1835, voted in favour of the chapel act, and the veto
act. Was not a member of Convocation, but continued to extend an un-
wavering support in church courts to all the measures of the Evangeli-
cal side up to the disruption.
James Cordiner, Forgue, 1834
A steady and zealous adherent of the Evangelical cause. Maintained the
principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and was indefa-
tigable in advocating them throughout the country. In the Assembly
of 1841, voted for the deposition of the Strathbogie recusants, for the
Duke of Argyle's bill, and the popular election of the eldership. Was
a member of Convocation, and adhered to both series of the resolutions.
Now affirms Lord Aberdeen's bill to be everything that any reasonable
man could desire.
LIX. — PRESBYTERY OF F0RDYCE.
1. FREE
; CHURCH.
George Innes, Deskford,
1808
Francis W. Grant, Banff,
1816
Alexander Reid, Portsoy,
1829
Alexander Anderson, Boyndie,
1830
Robert Shanks, Buckie,
1837
George Innes junior, Seafield,
1843
2. RESIDUARY
ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
James Leslie, Enzie,
1824
James Gardiner, Rathven,
1825
ABERDKKN. 89
George Henderson, Cullen, 1829
L. W. Grant, OrdiquhiU, 1833
Class Second.
John Innes, Fordyce, 1825
A steady and zealous adherent of the Evangelical cause. Made a high
profession of the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence.
In the Assembly of 1834, supported the veto and the chapel act ; and, in
1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill. In the
Assembly of 1842, supported the Claim of Rights. Was a member of
Convocation, and adhered to both series of the resolutions. So late as
March 1843, gave attendance on meetings of the Provisional Committee
for making preparations for the disruption, and declared his intention
of retiring from the Establishment if the principles of the Convocation
should not be legalized j and, by his whole arrangements previous to
the Assembly, gave indication of a fixed determination to withdraw.
Subsequently to the disruption, solicited and obtained the presentation
to Deskford, a smaller benefice, but with a population only half as
numerous as Fordyce ; but again abandoned it, and remains in For-
dyce.
GENERAL RESULT OVER SYNOD OF ABERDEEN.
FREE CHURCH.
Pre-sbytery of Aberdeen — Ministers seceding. , , .19
„ Kincardine O'Neil, „ ... 3
„ Alford, „ ... 0
„ Garioch, „ ... 4
Ellon, „ ... 1
„ Deer, „ ... 2
Turiff, „ ... 5
„ Fordyce, „
6
Total of Free Church ministers in
Synod,
40
The above total comprises —
1. Ministers of endowed parishes.
26
2. „ of unendowed do.,
. 14
—40
RESIDUARY EST.\BLISHMENT.
Class Ist.
Class 2d.
Presbytery of Aberdeen — ministers adhering.
13
4
„ Kincardine O'Neil, „
11
2
„ Alford,
13
0
„ Garioch, „
11
1
Ellon,
.
6
1
„ Deer, ,,
,
10
4
„ Turiff, „
,
5
2
Fordyce,
4
1
Total adhering of each Class,
73
15
73
Togetlicr,
8B
90 MORAY.
The above number corapiises —
1. Ministers of endowed parishes^ class i, . . 71
Do. Do. class 2, . .15
06
2
~ 08
Do. of unendowed parishes, Cla.s3 First, .
Parioh Vacant.
Presbytery of Garioch,
SmioO of i^ovay.
LX. — PRESBYTERY OF STRATHBOGIE.
1. FREE CHURCH.
John Robertson, Gartly, 1819
David Henry, Aberchirder, 1834
David Dewav, Bellie, 1837
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
None.
Class Second.
William Duff, Grange, 1822
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
throughout the whole of the trying scenes of the controversy, of which
this Presbytery was in so especial a manner the battle ground, uni-
formly supported the Evangelical side, and acted and voted with
them in all their measures, rendered necessary by the proceedings of
the ci%'il courts, in their endeavour to coerce the Church into an aban-
donment of her discipline against the Moderate majority of this Presby-
tery. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's
bill. Was a member of Convocation, and adhered to both scries of
the resolutions. A few days after the disruption, was called up to the
bar of the Court of Session, along M-ith his co-presbyters the Rev. Messrs
Robertson (Gartly), Dewar (Bellie), Henry (Aberchirder), and Leith
(Rothiemay) ; and the Rev. Messrs Davidson and Simpson ; with Pro-
fessor Brown of Marischal College, Aberdeen, the Rev. C. J. Brown of
Edinburgh, and Dr Smyttan, elder, members of the Assembly's Special
Commission, to receive sentence for having proceeded with the settle-
ment of Mr Henry at Aberchirder or Now Slarnocb, in the face of an
interdict. A separate statement then given in for Messrs Duff and
Leith was the first intimation of their intention to remain in the Esta-
blishment.
Harry Leith, Eothiemay, ■ 1822
Is to to be placed in all respects in the same category as Mr Duff. Like
him he subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill, and
MORAY. 91
butli series of the Convocation resolutions ; participated in all tlie mea-
sures of the Evangelical side, and ultimatelj- united with him in the
separate statement before refen-ed to.
Parishes vacant.
Botriphiiie, Cainiie, Glass, Huntly, Keith, Mainoch, Mortlach, and
Rhyiiie, by the deposition of Messrs Masson, Cowie, Walker, Thom-
son, Crnickshanlv, and Allardyce, and the withdrawal of the licenses
of Messrs Edwards and Duo-uid,
LXI. — PRESBYTERY OF ABERNETIIY.
1, FREE CHURCH.
George Shepherd, Kingussie, 1818
Alexander TuUoch, Kirmichael, 1820
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
John Macdonald, Alvie, 1806
WiUiam Grant, Duthill, 1812
Class Second.
Charles M'Pherson, Tomintoul, P. 1827
Maintained the principles of non -intrusion and spiritual independence
inclining to anti-patronage views. In the Assembly of 1834, he sup-
ported the veto and the chapel acts ; and in 1040, subscribed the
declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill. Up to the time of the Convo-
cation, he was a most zealous, active, and determined supporter of the
Evangelical side in all their measures ^
James Grant, Cromdale, 1830
Made a keen profession of the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual
independence; and in the Assembly of 1835, supported the chapel act,
and opposed the settlement of the presentee to Auchterarder. Up to the
time of the Convocation, uniformly acted and voted with the Evange-
lical side in all their measures.
Charles Grant, Kothiemurchus, P. 1830
Made a very high profession of the principles of non-intrusion and spi-
ritual independence, and held at one time a newspaper controversy with
the minister of Alvie, in which, amongst other things, he advocated the
call, instead of the veto, contending stoutly that the latter fell far short
of the people's just rights. Up to the time of the Convocation, uni-
formly supported the Evangelical side in all their measures. Since the
disruption, has obtained a presentation to Kingussie.
Lewis M'Pherson, Inch, P. 1837
Maintained the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence,
and uniformly supported the Evangelical side. *
James Stewart, Abernethy, 1838
Maintained the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence,
and uniformly supported the Evangelical side.
92
LXII. PRESBYTERY OF ABERLOUR.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Alexander M'Watt, Rotlios, 1839
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Lewis W. Forbes, Boharm, 1816
William Asher, Inveraven, 1826
John Wink, Knockando, 1840
Class Second.
None.
Vacant.
Aberloiir.
LXIII. PRESBYTERY OF FORRES,
1. FREE CHURCH.
William Robertson, Kinloss, 1813
Duncan Grant, Forres, 1814
Mark Aitken, Dyke, 1816
(xcorge Mackay, RafFord, 1816
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
None.
Class Second.
William Tullocb, Dallas, 1822
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence ; and
in 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill, Ge-
nerally voted in church courts with the Evangelical side,
Peter Farries, Edinkillie, ' 1828
JIade a flaming and ultra profession of the principles of non-intrusion and
spii'itual independence, and was most vehement and indefatigable in
their advocacy. In the Assembly of 1832, he supported the overtures on
calls; in that of 1835, the veto ; and in that of 1842, he voted for the
Claim of Rights. He was a member of Convocation, and adhered to
both scries of the resolutions; and after his return home, was most active
in his parish in procuring adherents amongst his parishioners, and in
setting into operation a sustentation association under Dr Chalmers'
scheme. AVas in Edinburgh at the the time of the disruption ; and a
day or two after, published a curious letter in the Witness, intimating
his intention to remain in the Establishment for a time at least. There-
upon, returned immediately home ; but on ascertaining, it is presumed,
the state of feeling in his parish, again set out for Edinburgh, but stopped
short on the wav, and once more returned home.
Moray. 9'S
LXIV. PRESBYTERY OF ELGIN'.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Alexander Gentle, Alves, 1828
Alexandei' Topp, First Charge, Elgin, 1838
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Richard Rose, D.D., Drainy, 1794
Alexander Walker, Urquhart, 1805
Alexander Simpson, New Spynie, 1826
Alexander Brander Duffus, 1828
John Gordon, Spey mouth, 1829
George Gordon, Birnie, 1832
John Walker, St Andrews-Lhanbride, 1839
Francis Wylie, Second Charge, Elgin, 1842
Class Second.
None.
LXV. — PRESBYTERY OF INVERNESS.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Archibald Cook, North Kirk, Inverness, 1823
Alexander Eraser, Kirkhill, 1828
John Grant, Petty, 1834
Thomas M'Lachlan, assistant and successor, Moy, 1838
David Sutherland East Kirk, Inverness, 1 839
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Alexander Rose, D.D., Second Charge, Inverness, 1795
James M'Lauchlan, Moy, 1795
Colin Eraser, Kiltarlity, 1810
David Eraser, Dores, ' 1821
Donald Macdonald, assistant and successor. Second Cliarge, In-
verness, 1842
Class Second.
Alexander Clark, Second Charge, Inverness, 1822
Immortalized as the hero of the editor of the Wi/nes.^'s able article, " The
Two Mr Clarks ; " a flaming professor of spiritual independence, and
holding non-intrusion, merely as a step towards the optimism of the entire
abolition of patronage. In the earlier stages of the controA-ersy, preached
94 MORAY.
and printed sermons, and made many platform speeches, advocating
these principles in the strongest and keenest style, and for years dunned
]tresbyteries and sj^nods with his motions and resolutions in their behalf.
In the General Assembly of 1833, he supported the admission of the
chapel ministers, and the overtures on calls, and led the discussion
against patronage. In the Assemblies of 1834 and 1835, he supported
the veto act and the chapel act; and, in the latter Assembly, he like-
wise voted in favour of the anti-patronage resolutions, and against the
settlement of the presentee to Auchterarder. In the Assembly of 1836,
he again voted for the anti-patronage resolutions ; and he continued the
same unwavering and strenuous support of the Evangelical party and
their measures down to 1841. In the Assembly of that year he tirst gave
token of change. While he recorded his vote for the Duke of Argyle's
bill, and the popular election of the eldership, and concurred in finding
the relevancy of the libel against the Strathbogie recusants, he opposed
the sentence of deposition, and made a motion, which he found no one
to support, with the exception of the resi)eclable and sagacious Mr Tod
Brown of Dunfermline, that it should be modified to suspension sine die.
From that hour he may be said to have broken loose from the Evan-
gelical side. Shortly after his return home, he denounced at a political
dinner the Evangelical leaders as men who were seeking, "in the
desperation of human pride, to overthrow the Establishment ; " and
latterly became as zealous in using the pulpit and the press to denounce
his former principles, as ever he was in supporting them.
Simon M'Intosh, Third Chai-ge, Inverness, 1842
One of the vetoed presentees to Daviot. Previous to his obtaining the
presentation to Daviot, used to be reckoned as belonging to the Evan-
gelical side, and to profess non-intrusion principles. After bis settle-
ment at Inverness, maintained a strict neutrality until the approach of
the disruption, which perfectly removed all the indecision under which
he had i^reviously laboured. Since then, has obtained the presentation
to one of the Aberdeen city charges.
Vacant.
Daviot.
LXVI. — rRESBYTERY OF NAIRN,
1. FREE CHURCH.
William Barclay, Auldearn, 1814
Simon F. M'Lauchlan, Cawder, 1833
John Matheson, Ardei^sier, 1839
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
James Grant, Nairn, 1815
Alexander Campbell, Croy, 1820
Class Second.
Hugh Macbcan, Ardclacl!, 1812 •
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and si>iritMal iiidepcndciico, and
gpi\orally voted with tlie Evangelical side.
ROSS.
95
GENERAL RESULT OVER SYNOD OF MORAY
FREE CHURCH.
Presbj'tery of Strathbogie — Ministers seceding,
„ Abernethy, „
„ Aberlour, „
„ Forres, „
Elgin,
„ Inverness, „
„ Nairn, „
Total of Free Church ministers in Synod,
The above total comprises^ — ■
L Ministers of endowed parishes,
2. ,, unendowed do.
17
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Parishes vacant.
Presbytery of Strathbogie, ....
„ Aberlour, .....
Inverness, ....
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LXVII. — PRESBYTERY OF CIIANONRY,
10
I, FREE CHURCH.
Donald Sage, Kirkmichael, otherwise Rcsolis,
Alexander Stewart, Cromarty,
Jolm Macrae, Knockbain,
1816
1824
1833
<)G ROSS.
Simon Frasei-, Fortrose, 1835
Donald Kennedy, Killearnan, 1838
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
James Gibson, Avoch, 1831
Class Second.
Alexander Wood, Rosemarkie, 1815
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence. In
the Assembly of 1 832, supported the overtures on calls ; and in that of
1835, voted for the veto act and the chapel act, and opposed the settle-
ment of the presentee to Auchterarder. In 1840, subscribed the declara-
tion against Lord Aberdeen's bill, and continued his support of the
Evangelical cause, in a greater or less degree, to the last.
John Mackenzie, Oaelic Church, Ci-omarty, 1833
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
generally acted and voted with the Evangelical side.
LXVIII. PRESBYTERY OF DINGWALL.
1. FREE CHURCH.
John Macdonald, D.D., Urquhart, 1806
Alexander Flvter, Alness 1811
John M'Kenzie, Carnoch, P. 1829
James Macdonald, UiTay, 1830
John Noble, Fodderty, ' 1833
Duncan Campbell, Kiltearn, 1834
George M'Leod, Maryhurgh, 1841
Alexander Anderson, Keanloch-Luichart, P. 1842
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHStENT.
Class First.
Simon Fraser, Kilmorack, 1806
Charles Downie, Contin, ^ 1826
Class Second.
Hector Bethune, Dingwall, 1802
Gave an irregular but not very hearty support to the Evangelical cause.
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence ;
and about a year ago, seconded an overture against patronage in the
Synod of Ross. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aber-
deen's bill, and the solemn Engagement. Was a member of Convoca-
tion, and adhered to the first series of resolutions.
LXIX. PRESBYTERY OF TAIN.
1 . FREE CHURCH.
David Carment, Roskeen, 1810
Charles Ross, Matheson, Kilmnir-Easter, 1812
ROSS. 97
Hector Allan, Kincardine, 1818
Donald Gordon, Eddertoun, 1822
John Macalister, Nigg, 1824
Charles Calder, Macintosh, Tain, 1828
David Campbell, Tarbat, 1832
Hugh M'Leod, Logie-Easter, 1833
Gustavus Aird, Croick, P. 1841
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Hugh Ross, Fearn, 1799
Class Second.
None.
GENERAL RESULT OVER SYNOD OF ROSS.
FREE CHURCH.
Presbytery of Chanonry, ministers seceding, . . 5
„ Dingwall, „ ... 8
,. Tain, „ ... 9
Total of Free Church ministers iu Synod, . 22
The above total comprises —
1. Ministers of endowed parishes, ... 20
2. „ of unendowed do,, .... 2
RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class 1st. Class 2d.
Presbytery of Chanonry, ministers adhering, . 1 2
„ Dingwall, „ ..21
„ Tain, „ ,10
Total of each Class, ..43
4
Total of adhering ministers, ... 7
The above total comprises —
1. Ministers of endowed parishes. Class 1 , . . 4
Class 2. . 2
2. Minister of unendowed parish, Class 2, . .1
7
98 SUTHERLAND AND CAITHNESS.
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LXX. — PRESBYTERY OF DORNOCH.
1. FKEE CHURCH.
Duncan M'Gillivray, Lairg, I8OI
Angus Kennedy, Dornoch, 1802
Charles Gordon, Assynt, 1825
George Mackay, Clyne, 1828
Patrick Davidson, Stoer, 1830
George Kennedy, assistant and successor, Dornoch, 1837
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Murdo Cameron, Criech, 1799
Donald Ross, Loth, 1806
Alexander M'Pherson, Golspie, 1817
John M'Kenzie, Rogart, 1818
Class Secmid.
James Campbell, Kildonan, 1824
Maintained the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independencCj
and generally supported the Evangelical cause. Was a member of
Convocation, and adhered to the first series of resolutions.
LXXI. — PRESBYTERY OF TONGUE.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Hugh M'Kay Mackenzie, Tongue, 1796
William Findlater, Duirness, 1808
David Mackenzie, Farr, ' 1813
George Tulloch, Edrachillis, 1829
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
None.
Class Second.
Robert Clarke, Kinlochbervie, P. 1819
Strenuously maintained the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual inde-
pendence, and zealously supported the Evangelical side, in all their
measures, up to the very last. Was a member of Convocation, and ad-
hered to the first series of resolutions.
SUTHERLAND AND CAITHNESS. 99
David Sutherland, Strathy, P. 1841
Entertained anti-patronage sentiments, and generally made a very high
and full profession of the principles of the Evangelical side, and ex-
tended an unwavering support to all their measures, up to the very last.
Was a member of Convocation, and adhered to both series of the reso-
lutions, and subsequently was very active and successful in procuring
adherences amongst his j)arishioners. A short time before the disruption,
intimated publicly to his congregation his intention of adhering to the
Establishment, and, under cover of the Stewarton decision, renounced
his attendance on church courts. After all, makes a strenuous dis-
avowal of Moderatism, while he acts cordially with the party in all
things, not excepting their proceedings against his more faithful and
self-sacrificing brethren.
LXXIT. — PRESBYTERY OF CAITHNESS.
1. FREE CHURCH.
John Munro, Halkirk, 1806
Finlay Cook, Reay, 1817
George Davidson, Latheron, 1819
William M'Kenzie, Olrick, 1819
Charles Thomson, Wick, 1823
Walter Ross Taylor, Thurso, 1829
Thomas Gunn, Keiss, P. 1829
Samuel Campbell, Berriedale, P. 1837
Alexander Gunn, Watten, 1837
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Thomas Jolly, Dunnet, 1784
William Smith, Bower, 1789
Class Second.
Peter Jolly, Canisbay, 1833
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
constantly supported the Evangelical side in all their measures up to
the Convocation, which he did not attend.
Parishes Vacant.
Lyhster.
Pultneiftown, Wick.
GENERAL RESULT OVER SYNOD OF SUTHERLAND AND CAITHNESS.
FREE CHURCH.
Presbytery of Dornoch — Ministers seceding, . . 6
„ Tongue, „ ... 4
„ Caithness, „ ... 9
Total of Free Church ministers in Synod, . .10
The above all ministers of endowed parishes.
100 GLENELG.
RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT,
Class 1st. Class 2d.
Presbytery of Dornoch — Ministers adhering, , 4 1
„ Tongue, „ . , 0 2
„ Caithness, „ . . 2 1
Total of each class, . . 6 4
6
Total of adhering ministers, . . 10
The above all ministers of endowed parishes.
Parishes Vacant.
Presbytery of Caithness, ..... 2
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LXXIII. — PRESBYTERY OF LOCHCARROX.
I. FREE CHURCH.
Thomas Ross, LL.D. (since dead), Lochbroom, 1798
Alexander Macdonald, Plockton, P. 1826
Colin M'Kenzie, Shieldag, P. 1827
Donald Macrae, Poolewe, P. 1830
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Roderick Macrae, Applecross, 1793
James Russell, Gairloch, 1802
John M'Kenzie, Lochcarron, 1806
Alexander Ross, Ullapool, P. . 1819
Hector M'Lean, Lochalsh, 1821
John Maci-ae, Glenelg, 1824
Class Second.
James Morison, Kintail, 1825
Made a very high profession of the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual
independence. In 1840, subscribed the declaration against Lord Aber-
deen's bill; and in the Assembly of 1842, voted for the anti-patronage
resolutions and the Claim of Rights. Extended an unwavering support
to all the measures of the Evangelical side until the period of the Con-
vocation.
Farquhar M'lver, Glensheil, 1833
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
uniformly supported the Evangelical cause. In the Assembly of 1841,
voted for the deposition of the Strathbogie recusants and the Duke of
Argyle's bill. _
GLENELG, 101
LXXIV. — PRESBYTERY OF ABERTARFF.
1. FREE CHURCH.
John M'Millan, Ballahulish and Corran, P. 1828
Thomas Davidson, Kilmalie, 1829
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
James Doune Smith, Urquhart, 1805
John M'Intyre, Kihnonivaig, 1824
Donald Chisholm, Boleskine, 1829
Class Second.
Donald Cameron, Laggan, 182i
A keen and zealous partizan of the Evangelical side in all their measures,
and a leader amongst them in presbytery and synod. He entertained
anti-patronage principles; and, in the Assembly of 1834, he supported
the veto and the chapel act. Again, in that of 1838, he voted for the
independence resolutions; and, in 1840, he subscribed the solemn En-
gagement. He was a member of Convocation, and adhered to the first
series of resolutions, and continued his support of Evangelical measures
down to the very last. At the time of the disruption he was placed in
rather peculiar circumstances in regard to an action for augmentation of
stipend, which he was pursuing against his heritors, and which, after
long dependence, was almost ripe for a decision, on which large expenses
hung.
LXXV. — PRESBYTERY OF SKYE.
1. FREE CHURCH.
Roderick M'Leod, Snizort, 1823
John R. Glass, Bracadale, 1829
John Swanson, Small Isles, 1839
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Coll M'Donald, Portree, 1811
John M'Kinnon, Strath, 1812
Robert M'Gregor, Kilmuir, 1822
Alexander M' Tver, Sleat, 1826
Roderick Reid, Hallin in Waternish, P. 1829
Henry Beatson, Stenscholl, P. 1838
Class Second,
Angus Martin, Duirnish, 1842
A very keen partizan of the Evangelical cause, and a strenuous assertor
of anti-patronage principles. So decided a non-intrusionist that, when
102 GLENELG.
ia the course of his settlement, the Moderate majority of the Presbytery
shewed a disposition to set aside the veto regulations, after consulting
with the Procurator of the Church, he gave in a paper expressive of his
adherence to that law, and of his wish to be settled accorc^ng to its pro-
visions. He was not present at the Convocation, but sent a letter of
apology, and about two months after it gave in his adherence to the first
series of resolutions. Now a very strong opponent of his old friends ;
and in jsreaching the church of Bracadale vacant, selected for his text,
1 John, 2dchai}. 19th verse, " They went out from us, but they were not
of us," &c., — certainly a great and palpable truth, even in its accommo-
dation.
LXXVI. — PRESBYTERY OF UIST,
1. FREE CHURCH.
Norman M'Leod, Tmmisgarry, P. 1835
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Alexander Nicolson, Barra, 1796
Roderick M'Lean, South Uist, 1807
Finlay, M'Rae, North Uist, 1816
John Bethune, Bernera, P. 1820
John M'lver, Harris, 1832
Class Second.
None.
LXXVII. — PRESBYTERY OF LEWIS.
1 . FREE CHURCH.
Alexander M'Leod, Uig, 1819
Robert Finlayson, Lochs, 1829
John Finlay, Cross, P. (date of ordination uncertain, but not
later than mentioned), 1840
Duncan Mathison, Knock, P. 1841
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
William Macrae, Barvas, 1801
John Cameron, Stornoway, 1825
Class Second.
Noiie.
ORKNEY.
GENERAL RESULT OVER SYNOD OF GLENELG.
FREE CHURCH.
Presbytery of Lochcarron, ministers seceding,
„ Abertarff, „ ...
„ Skye,
„ Uist, „ ...
„ Lewis, „
Total of Free Church ministers in Synod,
All ministers of endowed parishes.
103
RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Presbytery of Lochcarron, ministers adhering,
„ Abertarff, „
„ Siiye, „
„ Uist, „
„ Lewis, „
Total of each Class,
Together,
Class 1st. Class 2d.
6 2
SmiotJ of (Srfeneg.
LXXVIII. — PRESBYTERY OF KIRKWALL.
1. FREE CHURCH.
James Smellie, St Andrews,
Peter Petrie, Second Charge, Kirkwall,
Adam Rettie, assistant and successor, Evie and Kendall,
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Andrew Smith, Holme,
1805
1831
1841
1799
Class Second.
John Gerard, South Ronaldshay, 1805
Made a very high and full profession of the principles of Evangelism, and
was a keen assertor of the doctrines of non-intrusion and spiritua. in-
dependence. Uniformly and strenuously supported the Evangelical
side in all their measures, up to the Convocation, which he did not at-
tend ; and, in May last, he voted in Synod for an overture to repeal
the veto.
William Looic, First Charge, Kirkwall,
1815
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
gave a general support to the measures of the Evangelical side, up to
104 ORKNEY.
the Convocation^ which he did not attend. In 1836, he voted in Pres-
bytery for an overture, calling upon the Assembly to adopt the full
call ; and, like his co-presbyter, Mr Gerard, voted in Synod in May last
for the repeal of the veto.
David Pitcairn, Evie and Kendall, 1830
Made a very full profession of the principles of Evangelism, and was most
earnest and ultra in his assertion of the principles of non-intrusion and
spiritual independence. In 1836, he moved in the Presbytery the over-
ture in favour of the call above mentioned, and was constant in his ap-
pi'oval and support of all the measures of the Evangelical party. For
some years back he has been resident in England, on account of bad
health, and did not adhere to the resolutions of Convocation.
Thomas Waugh, Deerness, P. 1830
Maintained the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
uniformly supported the Evangelical cause.
LXXIX. — PRESBYTERY OF CAIRSTON.
1. FREE CHURCH.
William Malcolm, Firth and Stennis, 1807
Peter Leai-month, Stromness, 1833
RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Gavin Hamilton, Hoy and Graemsay, 1796
James Anderson, Orphir, 1807
Class Second.
Thomas Blyth, Birsay and Harray, 1832
A very keen and zealous partizan of the Evangelical cause, holding anti-
patronage sentiments, and belonging to the extreme section. In the
Assembly of 1838, he supported the independence resolutions ; and in
that of 1841, he voted for the deposition of the Strathbogie recusants, the
Duke of Argyle's bill, and the popular election of the eldership. He
adhered to both series of the Convocation resohitioiis-.
Charles Clouston, Sandwick, 1832
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and sjiiritual independence, and
generally supported the Evangelical cause. He supported the veto act
in presbytery, synod, and assembly; and in the Assembly of 1839, he
voted for the very strong and solemn independence resolutions of that
year. Soon afterwards, began to draw off from his former friends.
Walter Weir, Walls and Flota, 1837
Made a high profession of the principles of non-intrusion, and spiritual
independence, and was an earnest and strenuous supporter of the Evan-
gelical cause. In the Assembly of 1838, he voted for the indepen-
dence resolutions ; and in that of 1841, for the deposition of the Strath-
bogie recusants, for the Duke of Argyle's bill, and the popular election
of the eldership. Soon afterwards, he began to draw off from his former
party.
ORKNEY. 105
LXXX. — PRESBYTERY OF NORTH ISLES.
1. FREE CHURCH.
George Ritchie, Rousay and Egilsliay, 1834
Adam White, North Ronaldshay, 1837
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
Walter Traill, Lady, 1790
WiUiam Grant, Cross and Burness, 1794
John Simpson, Stronsay and Eday, 1805
Class Second.
John Barry, Shapinshay, 1805
Professed the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and
uniformly and earnestly supported the Evangelical side. It is believed
that he would have joined the Free Church had he not unfortunately
been, both before and since the disruption, incapacitated from taking
any part in jjublic affairs.
James Brotchie, Westray and Papa Westray, 1838
A strenuous assertor of the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual inde-
pendence. In the Assembly of 1842, he supported the anti-patronage
resolutions and Claim of Rights ; and generally extended an unwavering
support to all the measures of the Evangelical side.
George Smellie, assistant and successor, Lady, 1839
Made a full and earnest profession of Evangelical principles. In 1840,
subscribed the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill ; and down to
the very last he continued an unwavering support to the measures of
the majority. It was generally understood that he had resolved to con-
nect himself with the Free Church ; but, although at the time of the disrup-
tion in Edinburgh, he did not formally do so. He was then, however,
just on the eve of sailing for an appointment in Canada, and it is pos-
sible that, in his peculiar circumstances, the omission may have been
one merely of inadvertence.
GENERAL RESULT OVER SYNOD OF ORKNEY.
FREE CHURCH.
Presbytery of Kirkwall, ministers seceding, . . 3
„ Cairston, „ .... 2
„ North Isles, „ .... 2
Total of Free Church ministers (all endowed) in Synod, 7
RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class 1st. Class 2d.
Presbytery of Kirkwall, ministers adhering, . 14
„ Cairston, „ ..23
North Isles, „ ..33
Total of each Class (all endowed) in Synod, . 6 10
6
Together, .... 1&
106 SHETLAND.
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LXXXI. — PRESBYTERY OF LERWICK.
1. FREE CHURCH.
James Gardiner, QuarfF, P. 1830
Alexander Stark, Sandwick, P. 1830
John Elder, Walls, 1840
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT,
Class First.
John Bryden, Sandsting, 1813
Thomas Barclay, Lerwick, 1822
Zachary Macaulay Hamilton, Bressay, 1833
Class Second.
John Turnbull, Tingwall, 1806
Maintained the pi-inciples of non-intrusion and spiritual independence,
and throughout his long incumbency uniformly supported the Evangeli-
cal cause. Latterly, like many others, inclined to anti-patronage views.
John Charteris, Dunrossness, 1841
Maintained the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence,
and generally supported the Evangelical cause.
LXXXII. — PRESBYTERY OF BURRAVOE.
1. FREE CHURCH. -
James Ingram, Unst, 1803
John Ingram, assistant and successor, Unst, 1838
2. RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class First.
James "Watson, Fetlar, 1809
John Paton, Delting, 1821
John M'Gowan, Nesting, 1827
Class Second.
James Robertson, Yell, 1829
A keen assertor of the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual inde-
pendence. In the Assembly of 1832, supported the overtures on calls
and the admission of the chapel ministers, and in that of 1835, voted
for the veto and the chapel act. He uniformly supported the Evange-
lical side in all their measures.
SHETLAND. 107
William Stevenson, Northmavine, 1830
Like his co-presbyter, Mr Robertson, was a keen assertor of the principles
of non-intrusion and spiritual independence, and uniformly supported the
measures of the Evangelical side. In the Assembly of 1834 he recorded
his vote for the veto.
GENERAL RESULT OVER SYNOD OF SHETLAND.
FREE CHURCH.
Presbytery of Lerwick, ministers seceding, . . .3
„ Burravoe, „ ... 2
Total of Free Church ministers (all endowed) in Synod, 5
RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Class 1st. Class 2d.
Presbytery of Lerwick, ministers adhering, . 3 2
„ Burravoe, „ ..32
Total of each Class (all endowed) in Synod, . 6 4
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Together, ... - 10
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110 MINISTERS OF CHAPELS OF EASE, &C.
CLASSIFIED ROLL
OF THE MINISTERS OF CHAPELS OF EASE IN CONNECTION WITH THE
ESTABLISHMENT, OF ORDAINED ASSISTANT MINISTERS, AND OF MIS-
SIONARIES OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF CHRISTIAN
KNOWLEDGE, HAVING NO SEAT IN CHURCH COURTS.
1. ADHERING TO FREE CHURCH.
Presbytery of Ahertarff.
Charles Stewart, missionary of the Society for Propagating Christian
Knowledge ; station, Fort-William, parish of Kilmalie.
Presbytery of Arbroath.
John Montgomery, assistant minister, Arbroath.
Presbytery of Caithness.
J. Sinclair, missionary of Christian Knowledge Society; station, Bruan,
parish of Latheron.
Presbytery of Dornoch.
John Macdonald, Helmsdale Chapel, parish of Loth.
Presbytery of Dundee.
James Law, Mariners' Chaplain, Dundee.
Presbytery of Dunoon.
Alexander Macpherson, GaeHc Church, Roth say.
Presbytery of Elgin.
Robert Dunbar, Pluscarden Chapel, parish of Elgin.
Presbytery of Fordoun.
Alexander Grant, Cookney Chapel, parish of Fetteresso,
Presbytery of Jedburgh.
Robert Lang, Edgerston Chapel, parish of Jedburgh.
Presbytery of KirTcaldy.
Alexander Balfour, chapel at West Wemyss, parish of Wemyss.
Presbytery of Pcnpont.
Thomas Hastings, chapel at Wanlockhead, parish of Sanquhar.
Presbytery of St Andrews.
William King, chapel at Largoward, parish of Kilconquhar.
Presbytery of Tongue.
William M'Intyre, missionary of the Christian Knowledge Society ;
station, Eribol and Melness, parish of Duirness.
MINISTERS OF CHAPELS OF EASE, &C. Ill
Presbytet-y of Weem.
Donald Mackenzie, missionary of last mentioned society ; station, Ar-
deonaig, parish of Killin.
John Logan, missionary of said society ; station, Lawers, parish of
Kenmore.
Adhering to the Free Church in all, 15.
2. ADHERING TO THE RESIDUARY ESTABLISMENT.
Presbytery of Arbroath.
Thomas Myles, chapel at Auchmithie, parish of St Vigeans.
Maintained the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence;,
and generally professed adherence to the Evangelical cause.
Presbytery of Cairston.
W. Macintosh, missionary of Christian Knowledge Society ; statioij,
Flota, parish of Walls and Flota.
Maintained the principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence,
and professed adherence to the Evangelical cause.
Presbytery of Dalkeith.
John Fraser, chapel at Stobhill, parish of Newbattle.
Professed general adherence to the Evangelical cause, and noaintained the
principles of non-intrusion and spiritual independence. Subscribed the
declaration adopted by the adhering probationers in December 1842, in
which they declare, " that humbly beseeching Almighty God to strengthen
them in the day of trial, they will maintain these principles in their own
practice, and must in duty acknowledge and adhere to the ministers
who maintain the same inviolate, as the office-bearers of that Church
whose standards they have subscribed." Subsequently withdrew his
adherence.
Presbytery of Glasgow.
Hugh M'Calman, Seamen^s Chaplain, Glasgow.
A keen and vehement partizan of the Evangelical side, speaking frequently
and violently at non-intrusion meetings. "Was a member of Convoca-
tion, and adhered to both series of the resolutions. At the disruption
joined the Free Church, adhered to the protest, preached repeatedly at
various places in her service, and was on terms for a fixed station in her
borders. The one week unhesitatingly and cheerfully subscribed the
deed of demission, and the next sent a letter to the moderator of the
Free Presbytery, requesting him to withdraw his name, and another to
the Residuary Presbytery, entreating to be received back into the Esta--
blishment. Has since been pi-esented to the benefice of one of the
seceding ministers.
Presbytery of Jedburgh.
Henry S. Riddel, chapel at Caerlanrig, pai'ish of Cavers.
Presbytery of Inverary.
Donald Jackson, chapel at Cumlodden, parish of Lochgilphead.
Was for some time reckoned to belong to the Evangelical side. Last year
was presented to the parliamentary church of Lochgilphead. His set-
112 MISSIONARIES ON THE ROYAL BOUNTY.
tlement was opposed on special objections, and the case came up to the
Assembly of 1843, but in consequence of the disruption the objections
were fallen from, and he has since been settled.
Presbyter y of Lanark.
John Hope, chapel at Leadhills, parish of Crawford.
Presbytery of Linlithgoiv.
Vacant ; chapel at Blackridge, parish of Torphichen.
The former minister, Thomas Mowbray, having proceeded to Australia.
Presbytery of Meigle.
J. O. Greig, chapel at Blairgowrie.
Professed adherence to the Evangelical cause, and maintained the prin-
ciples of non-intrusion and spiritual independence. In 1840, subscribed
the declaration against Lord Aberdeen's bill. Since the disruption has
^ obtained the presentation to Blairgowrie, vacated for conscience sake by
"* Mr Macdonald.
William Mitchell, chapel at Persie, parish of Bendochy.
Professed adherence to the Evangelical cause, and after the disruption
declared his determination to join the Free Church, but did not act upon
his resolution to that effect.
Presbytery of Uist.
N. Mackenzie, missionary of Christian Knowledge Society; station, St
Kilda, South Uist.
Presbytery of Wigton.
Robert Somerville, chapel at Bargrennan, parish of MinnigafF.
Was generally considered to belong to the Evangelical side, and to main-
tain their principles. On one occasion he gave an honourable and prac-
tical proof of his attachment to the i^rinciple of non-intrusion, for hav-
ing obtained a presentation to be assistant and successor to the incum-
bent of the parish of Kirkcowan, he was vetoed by the people, and
submitted himself to the law of the Church.
Adhering to the Residuary Establishment in all 10.
CLASSIFIED ROLL.
OF MISSIONARIES EMPLOYED BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY FOR MANAGING THE ROYAL BOUNTY.
1. ADHERING TO THE FREE CHURCH.
Presbytery of Abertarff.
William Lauder, Glengary, parish of Kilmonivaig.
Presbytery of Caithness.
Robert Rose Mackay, Achreny, &c., parish of Halkirk.
MISSIONARIES ON THE ROYAL BOUNTY. 113
Presbyteries of Dingwall and Inverness.
Patrick Tulloch, Strathglass, parish of Kilmorack.
Presbyteries of Dornoch and Tain.
John D. Kennedy, Rosehall, parish of Creich.
Presbytery of Elgin.
D, Waters, Burghead, parish of DufFus.
Presbytery of Fordyce.
David Brown, Ord, parish of Duffus, &c.
Presbytery of Kincardine O'Neil.
J. M^Rae, Braemar, parishes of Crathie and Braemar,
Donald Stewart, Glengairn, parish of Glenmuick.
Presbytery of Lochcarron,
George Corhett, Knoydart, parish of Glenelg.
Presbytery of Lorn.
J. E. Beith, the Glens, parish of Ardchattan.
Adhering to the Free Church in all, 10.
2. ADHERING TO THE RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
Presbytery of Aberlour.
John M'Lean, Glenlivet, parish of Inveravon.
William Mearns, Glenrinnes, parish of Invei-avon.
Presbytery of Abernethy.
John Clark, Grantown, parish of Cromdale.
Made a profession of Evangelical principles, and was esteemed as belong-
ing to the majority of the Church, until, nearly two years ago, he obtained
a presentation to the parish of Daviot, and shewed a disposition to force
his way into it against the inclinations of the great body of the parish-
ionei's. Their opposition sisted his settlement until after the disruption,
but it has, subsequently to that event, been got through.
Presbytery of Abertarff.
James Stewart, Fort Augustus, parish of Boleskine.
Donald M'Intyre, at Lochaber, &c., parishes of Kilmalie, &c.
Presbytery of Burravoe.
G. M. Davidson, South Yell, parish of Fetlar.
Presbytery of Forfar.
William Ewart, Clova, &c., parish of Cortachy.
Presbytery of Inverary.
D. Macdonald, Lochfine, &c., parish of Inverary.
Vacant — Mission of Tarbert, parish of South Knapdale.
Presbytery of Kincardine O'Neil and Alford.
William Forbes, Corgavff, parish of Strathdon, &c.
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114 MLSSIOXAItlES ON THE ROYAL BOUNTY.
Presbytery of Lerwick.
William Paterson, Whiteness, parish of" Tingwall.
Previous to the disruption; he professed Evangelical principles, and ap-
proved of the Assembly's resolution against patronage.
Presbytery of Mull.
D. M'(J;illuni, Arisaig, parish of Ardnanuirchan.
R. M'Kcnzie, Laga, parish of Ardnainurchan.
Donald M'CoU, Morven, &c., parishes of Morven and Lisniore.
Presbytery of North Isles.
Robert Stobie, Eday, parish of Stronway, &c.
Previous to the disruption, he professed Evangelical principles, and was
always reckoned as belonging to the majority of the Church.
Presbytery of Skye.
Donald M'Donald, Minginish, parish of Bracadale.
D. Maccallnni, Rasay and Rona, parish of Portree.
Previous to the disruption professed Evangelical principles, and was al-
ways reckoned as belonging to the majority of the Church.
Presbytery of Tttrrif.
A. Chapman, Milbrex, parish of Fyvie.
Professed Evangelical principles ; and, in 1840, subscribed the declaration
against Lord Aberdeen's bill.
Presbytery of Uisi.
D. M'Donald, Benbecula, parish of South Ui.st.
Previous to the disruption he made a profession of Evangelical principles.
A. Anderson, Cai'inish, parish of North Uist.
Daniel M'Fie, Harris, parish of Harris.
Maintained Evangelical principles ; and, shortly after tlie disrujition,
made application to the Free Presbytery of Skye to be received as a
minister of the Free Church, consideration of wliich was delayed till
their next meeting. This application he has not faitiier prosecuted be-
fore the Presbytery.
Vacant. — Mission of Boisdale, parish of South Uist.
Presbytery of Weem.
M'Intosh, Amulrie, parish of Rannoch, &:c.
John M'Laren, GrandtuUy, parish of Dull.
Both these individuals, previous to the disruptio:i, made a profession of
Evangelical principles.
Adherhio- to the Residuary Fstablishmeiit in all, 22.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY^'S MISSIONARIES
IN THE PRKSBYTERY OF STRATHBOGIE — PARISHES OF THE DEPO.SEU
MINISTERS.
1. ADHERING TO THE FREE (TIUReH.
James Fergusson, Keith (now in London.)
William Moffat, Cairnie.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S MLSSIONARIES, &C. 115
W. Taylor, Glass (now in Pultneytown, Wick.)
T. Bain, Mortlach (now in Coupar Angus.)
W. Sinclair, Huntly (now in Ellon.)
W. Moncur, Botriphnie (now in Liff.)
J. Wright, Rhynie (now in Swinton.)
2. ADHERING TO THE RESIDUARY ESTABLISHMENT.
None !
ROLL OF MISSIONARIES
ON FOREIGN STATIONS, IN CONNECTION WITH THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND.
1. MISSION IN INDIA.
ADHERING TO THE FREE CHURCH.
Calcutta— Alexander Duff, D.D., William Sinclair Mackay, David
Ewart, John M'Donald, Thomas Smith.
Madras — John Anderson, Robert Johnstone, John Braidwood.*
Bombay— John Wilson, D.D., Rol)ert Nisbet, J. M. Mitchell, A.M.
PooNAH — James Mitchell,
Ghospara — Mahendra Lai Basack and Khorlas, native catcchists.
In all, U.
adhering to the rtsiduary establishment.
None ! !
2. mission to the jews,
adhering to the free church.
Pesth — John Duncan, D.D., Robert Smith, Alexander S. T. Saphir
Frederick Tm. Newhaus.
Jassy — Daniel Edward, Herman Phillip. .
Constantinople — C. Schwai-tz.
Syria — William Owen Allan.
adhering to residuary establishment.
None ! ! !
N.B. — It may be mentioned that the African Missionaries employed by
the Glasgow Missionary Society have all likewise adhered to the Free
Church. Not a single Missionary, on any Foreign station, owns the Residuary
Establishment, or retains connection with it.
" It is right to state that no positive adherence has yet been received from the Missionaries
at Madras. It seems probable that it was forwarded with the mail for last month, and lost
with it. No doubt on the subject, however, appears to be entertained.
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ROLL OF PROBATlONliRS.
ROLL OF PROBATIONERS ADIILRINC4 TO THE FREE CHURCH.
David Adams, Dundee
John Adam, Larbert, Falkirk
Hugh Aird, Selkirk,
John Allan, Rothes
Frederick F. Anderson, Greenock
Harry Anderson, Markinch, Fife
John Anderson, Greenock
William Andson, Arbroath
David Arthur, Kilmarnock
James Bain, Helensburgh, Dunbartom
J. H. Ballingal, Markinch, Fife
Charles W. Barclay, Calcots, Elgin
"William Bethune, Kennoway, Fife.
Robert Bremner, Erskine, Paisley
James B. Brichan, Forres
George Brown, Dundee
John F. Brown, Edinburgh
John Bryden, St Quivox, Ayr
John Burn, Madeira
Isla Burns, Edinburgh
W. C. Burns, Kilsyth
Thomas Burnside, Girvan, Ayrshire
D. Cami)bell, Cluny, Aberdeen
Murdoch Campbell, Poolewe, Ding-
wall
Thomas Christie, Glasgow
Charles Clarke, Kinnell, Dingwall
D. Clarke, Kintyre
Donald R. Clarke, Kilmun, Dunoon
Duncan Clarke, Killean, Tarbert
Alexander Cleghorn, Broughty Feny,
Dundee
Alexander Cobban, Inverallochy, Fra-
serburgh
George Cowans, Dumfries
James Cullen, Edinburgh
James Cumming, Edinburgh
Andrew Cunningham
Robt. Cunningham, Polmont, Falkirk
Archibald Currie, Glasgow
George Dalziel, Edinburgh
James Dickson, Maryton, Montrose
W. S. Donald, Strathmiglo, Ivinross
William Douglass, Perth
Archibald Duncan, Kirkwall, Orkney
George Duncan, Sprouston, Kelso
Peter Edgar, Linlithgow
Wm. Elmslie, Honeybank, Aberdeen
Henry Fairbairn, Greenock
John Fairbairn, Edinburgh
Alexander Fairweather, Dundee
John Ferguson, New Kilpatrick, Glas-
gow
Eric J. Findlater, Ardentinny, Cowal
Colin Frazer, Gairloch, Dingwall
David Eraser, Contin, do.
John Eraser, Erchless, Beauly
Dr James Gardiner, Edinburgh
John Garson, Sandwich, Orkney
Alexander Gatherer, Dundee
Robert Gibson
Charles Glass, Carronshore, Falkirk
Andrew Glen, Irvine
Adam Gordon, Portsoy
William Graham, Comrie, Crieft'
James Grant, Aberdeen
Peter Grant, Lochbroom, Dingwall
Thomas Gray, Aberdeen
James Greig, Craig, Montrose
Thomas Halley, Edinburgh
William H. Hewitson,Dalmellington,
Ayrshire
Alexander Hislop, Glasgow
George Hislop, Edinburgh
Peter Hope, 22 India Street, Edin-
burgh
William Ingram, Gartly, Stratlibogie
Gilbert Johnstone, Glasgow
Joseph G. King, Stewarton
Robert Kingan, Scalloway, Lerwick
Henry ISL Laird, Prinlaws, Fife
Robert Lang, Jedburgh
George Lawson, Drumblade, Huntly
William Leishnian, Edinburgh
Robert Lindsay, Blackridge, Batligale
Neil Livingston, Glasgow
James Logan, Glasgow
William Lyall, Edinburgh
William INI'Ara, Perth
Alex. G. "Macgilivray, Lairg, Suther-
landshire
John Macpherson, Laggan
Donald Macrae, Carloway, Stornowny
James M'^Aulay, Nottingham
Robert M'Combie, Aberdeen
James M'Conaclw, Rothsay
Jolin M'Cosh, Abernyte, Carse of
Gowric
A. L. M'Cririe, Cairnryan, Stranraer
James M'Donald, Fortrose
John M'Donald, Dunoon
John M'Donald, Aberdeen
John M'Donald, Dunnet, Thurso
John M'Donald, Helmsdale, Golspie
Archibald M'Dougall, Glasgow
John IMacdougall, Edinburgh
Jolin M'Farlan, Greenock
Archibald M'Gilivray, Ceres, Fife
Mui'do M'Intvre, Lochbroom, Ding-
wall
ROLL OF PROBATIONERS.
ii:
Alexander M'Intyre, Strontian, Ap-
pin
John M'Kail, Glasgow
David N, M'Kay, Drainie, Elgin
John M'Kay, Cl3'iie, Golspie
Colin M'Kenziej Munlochy, Ross-shire
John C. M'Kenzie, Tain
William M'Kenzie
Duncan M'Laine, Blantyre
George M'Lean, Culsalnioiid
Henry M'Leod, Kincardine, Ross-shire
John M'Millan, Port of Menteith,
Doune
John M'Nab, CuUoden, Inverness
Cosmo M'Pherson, Tomintoiil, Aber-
nethy
John M^^Tavish, Brodick, Arraii
Wra. Makellar, Pencaitland, Tranent
John ilatheson, Kilmuir, Ross-shire
William Meston, Aberdeen
John Millar, Edinburgh
Nicholson Milne, Lochlee, Forfarshire
David jMitchell, BlairdaiF, Garioch
David Mitchell, Wick
Robert Moir, Edinburgh
John Morgan, Colgrain, Dumbarton
James Morison Kiltearn, Dingwall
John ]Morison, Elie, Fife
Patrick Muirhead, Craromond, Edin-
burgh
Alexander Munro, Halkirk, Thui-so
Donald Munro, Dowally, Dunkeld
David M. Murray, Creich, Bonar Bridge
Nicoll, Coll, Tobermory
Harry Nicol, Auchindoir, Rhynie
George Ogilvie, Dundee
John Paterson, North Leith
Alexander Paton, Perth
Joseph Patrick, Bridge of Earn, Perth
Andrew Peebles, Dunfermline
George Philip, Aberdeen
William Pollock, Glasgow
James Porteous, Maybole
Eneas M. Rate, Edinburgh
Alexander Reid, Edinburgh
Edward Reid, Aberdeen
Samuel R. Reid, Greenock
Alexander Rhind, Forres
A. W. Riddocli, Shapinshay, Orkney
Andrew Robertson, Greenock
John Robertson, Edinbiigh
Wm. Robertson, Rathven, Banfl'shire
S. Robertson, Madeira
Donaldson Rose, Aberdeen
Robert Ross, Glasgow
William Ross, Fodderty, Dingwall
Alex. F. Russel, Gairloch, Dingwall
George B. Scott, Culross
James Scott, Edinburgh
William Scott, Carmylie, Arbroath
William Scott, Melrose
Charles Scott, Edinburgh
William Scott, Glasgow
Dugald Shaw, Muckairn, Lome
Alexander Shepherd, New Deer
James Simpson, Firth, Orkney
Hugh Skinner, Helmsdale, Golspie
James G. Small, Edinburgh
David Smith, Glasgow
James Smith, Glasgow
Alex. Spencer, Fordoun, Auchinblae
Alexander Steel, Burghead, Elgin
Peter Steele, Dalkeith
Alexander Steele, Johnstone, Paisley
W. C. Stephen, Culross
George Stevenson, Alloa
Athole Stewart, Blair Athole
Murdoch Stewart, Calcots, Elgin
Robert Stirrat, Dairy, Irvine
John Storie
Robt. Sutherland, Dunbeath, Caithness
Alan Thomson, Greenock
Adam Thorburn, Edinburgh
John Tindal, Lanark
Robert Trail, Panbride, Fife
JohnTweedie, Stockbridge, Edinburgh
Alex. Urquhart, Cross and Burness,
Orkney
P. Hately Waddell, 115 Graeme St.,
Glasgow
John Walker, Stranraer
Alexander Wallace, Edinburgh
Thomas Waters, Moffat
Hiram Watson, Logie Almond, Perth
James Watson, Edinburgh
William Whyte, Edinburgh
George Wilson, Alves, Elgin
119
APPENDIX
No. I.
BECLARATION AGAINST LORD ABERDEEN'S BILL,
CHUfiCH OF SCOTLAND. — NON-IKTEUSION DECLAKATION.
The subjoined declaration was set on foot before Lord Aberdeen's bill appeared, and
in anticipation that while it would fall short of either of the two measures ap-
proved of by the Committee, it would come up to what has been termed the
Presbyterial Veto. The bill proving so very far below wliat was expected as
to call forth universal opposition, it was not deemed necessary, after it had
been transmitted by printed circulai'S for a few weeks, to proceed with this
declaration, which was allowed to be dropt without having been completed. It
is published now, though in this unfinished state, in consequence of the publi-
cation of a recent declaration in favour of Lord Aberdeen's bill, signed by 1060
ministers and elders. It may be mentioned that the ministers who were mem-
bers of the General Assembly's Non-intrusion Committee thought it uniiecos-
sary on their part to subscribe this declaration.
Mhnite by the General Asseinblii's Nonintrusion Committee, April 13. 1840.
Tlie Committee having ascertained that the Government do not intend at present
to introduce a measure on the subject, deem it proper to make known the views
W'hich the Committee have endeavoured to press upon members of the Legislature,
and the specific measures, one or other of which they were desirous to have had pro-
posed for adopiion by the Legislature. These are hereto subjoined :— No. 1 being
the copy of the draft of a proposed bill communicated to the Lord Advocate by the
Committee prior to the meeting of Parliament, of which a recognition of the existing
law of the Church forms the basis; and No. 2 exhibiting a measure, founded on the
Call, which formed the subject of discussion at a subsequent period ; and which also,
for the sake of distinctness, has since been thrown into the form of a draft of a pro-
posed bill. \t is to be kept in view that these are merely rough sketches, showing
the general plan of the proposed measure, but possibly not in the precise shape in
which they would have to be presented to Parliament.
No. 1.
Whereas great evils are likely to arise in that part of the United Kingdom called
Scotland, from the state of the law in regard to the presentation to cliurches, if not
prevented by an alteration thereof by authority' of Parliament,— be it therefore en-
acted, &c., that in all cases in which the presentee to anj' church or parish in that
part of Great Britian called Scotland shall have been rejected by sentence of the
Presbytery of the bounds, or of the competent superior Church judicatory reviewing
the proceedings of such Presbytery, in respect of the dissent of the major part of the
male heads of families in communion with the Church, members of the congregation
of the church or parish presented to, such dissent in the judgment of the Presbytery,
or competent superior Church judicatory, not proceeding from factious or malicious
motives, but from aconscientious regard to the spiritual interests of the congregation,
—all right and interest on the part of tlie presentee in the presentation granted to
him shall cease and determine, in the same manner and to the same eifect as such
120 APPENDIX.
right and interest on the part of a presentee rejected as not qualified according io
law, ceases and determines.
Provided always, and be it enacted and declared, that it is and shall be competent
to and incumbent on the patron, presentee, or heads of families, calling the presentee,
who may allege that such dissents, as aforesaid, proceed from factious or malicious
motives, and not from a conscientious regard to the interests of the congregation, to
establish the same to the satisfaction of the Presbytery or superior Church judicatory,
by evidence competent accoi'ding to the law of the Church in the judgment of the
said judicatories.
No. 2.
Whei'eas it is expedient that the subsisting law in regard to the presentation to
benefices in that part of Great Britain called Scotland should be altered, and certain
doubts relating to the same removed, be it therefore enacted, &c.
That if, at the meeting appointed for moderating in a call to the presentee to any
church or parish in Scotland, the call to the said presentee shall not be subscribed by
a majority of the male communicants, members of the congregation standing on the
roll of communicants kept agreeably to the regulations prescribed, or to be prescribed
by the laws of the Church, who shall assemble in congregation on the occasion of
Buch meeting; and if. in like manner, at an adjourned meeting for moderating in the
call to be held in all cases in which such concurrence shall not have been so obtained,
not sooner than seven, nor later than fourteen days thereafter, the said call shall not
be subscribed by a majority of the said members qualified as aforesaid, who shall as-
semble in congregation at such adjourned meeting, the presentation to such presentee
shall, ipso facto, become void and null to all intents and purposes, and it shall not be
competent for the patron again to present the same presentee on the occasion of the
then subsisting vacancy in the church or parish presented to.
And be it further enacted and declared, that all questions in regard to the parties
entitled to be placed on the roll herein before mentioned, and to be constituent mem-
bers of the congregation at the meetings for moderating in the call to a presentee,
and in regard to the qualifications of the presentee for the office of the holy ministry,
or his fitness for the pastoral charge of the particular church or parish to which he
may have been presented, are and shall be under the exclusive control of the judica-
tories of the Church, and of no other courts or judicatories whatsoever.
We, the undersigned ministers and elders, having considered the minute of the
General Assembly's Committee, of date 13th April 1840, deem it our duty to ex-
press our most cordial concurrence in the principles on which the Committee
have endeavoured to obtain a settlement of the question of Non-intrusion. And
we beg leave further very earnestly to express our desire and hope, that any bill
to be introduced on this subject may be substantially in accordance with one or
other of the draft bills contained in the said minute; it being our persuasion,
that nothing short of a full recognition of the principles which they embody will
bring about peace and harmony, by effecting, not a temporary and precarious,
but a real and permanent, adjustment.
No. II.
SOLEMN ENGAGEMENT IN DEFENCE OF THE LIBERTIES OF THE
CHURCH AND PEOPLE OF .SCOTLAND.
Whereas it is the bounden duty of those who are entrusted by the Lord Jesus with
the ruling of his House, to have a supreme regard in all their actings to the glory of
God the Father, the authority of his beloved Son, the only King in Zion, and the
spiritual liberty and prosperity of the Church, which He hath purchased with His
own blood :
APPENDIX. 121
Whereas, also, it is their right and privilege, and is especially incumbent upon
them, in trying times, as well for their own mutual encouragement and support, as
for the greater assurance of the Church at large, to unite and bind themselves to-
gether, by a public profession of their principles, and a solemn pledge of adherence
to the same, as in like circumstances our ancestors were wont to do :
And whereas God, in his Providence, has been pleased to bring the Church of Scot-
land into a position of great difficulty and danger, in which, by acting according to
the dictates of conscience, and of the Word of God, imminent hazard of most serious
evils, personal as well as public, is incurred :—
In these circumstances, it being above all things desirable that, in the face of all
contrary declarations and representations, our determination to stand by one another,
and by our principles, should be publicly avowed, and, by the most solemn sanctions
and securities, before God and the country, confirmed and sealed ; —
We, the undersigned Ministers and Eldeks, humbling ourselves under the mighty
hand of our God, acknowledging His righteousness in all His ways, confessing our
iniquities, and the iniquities of our fathers, mourning over the defections and short-
comings which have most justlj' provoked His holy displeasure against this Church ;
adoring at the same time his long suffering patience and tender mercy, and giving
thanks for the undeserved grace and loving-kindness with which He has visited His
people and revived His cause ;— under a deep sense of our own insufficiency, and
relying on the countenance and blessing of the Great God and our Saviour ; — do de-
liberately publish and declare our purpose and resolution to maintain in all our act-
ings, and at all hazards to defend, those fundamental principles relative to the govern-
ment of Christ's House, His Church on earth, for which the Church of Scotland is
now called to contend ;— principles which we conscientiously believe to be founded
on the Word of God, recognised by the standards of that Church, essential to her in-
tegrity as a Church of Christ, and inherent in her constitution as the Established
Church of this land.
The principles now referred to, as they have been repeatedly declared by this
Church, are the two following, viz. — I. " That the Lord Jesus, as King and Head of
His Church, hath therein appointed a government in the hand of Church officers, dis-
tinct from the civil magistrate." II. " That no minister shall be intruded into any
parish contrary to the will of the congregation."
To these principles we declare our unalterable adherence : and, applying them to
the present position, and the present duty of the Church, we think it right to state
still more explicitly what we conceive to be implied in them.
1. We regard the doctrine—" that the Lord Jesus is the only King and Head of His
Church, and that he hath therein appointed a government in the hand of Church
officers distinct from the civil magistrate," — this sacred and glorious doctrine we re-
gard as fencing in the Church of God against all encroachments and invasions incon-
sistent with the free exercise of all the spiritual functions which the Lord Jesus has
devolved either upon its rulers or upon its ordinary members. While, therefore, we
abhor and renounce the Popish doctrine, that the government appointed by the Lord
Jesus in His Church hath jurisdiction over the civil magistrate, in the exercise of his
functions, or excludes his jurisdiction in any civil matter, we strenuously assert that
it is independent of the civil magistrate, and that it has a jurisdiction of its own in
all ecclesiastical matters, with which the civil magistrate may not lawfully interfere,
either to prevent or to obstruct its exercise.
2. In particular, we maintain, that all questions relating to the examination and
admission of ministers, or to the exercise of discipline, and the infliction or removal
of ecclesiastical censures, lie within the province of the Church's spiritual jurisdic-
tion : and all such questions must be decided by the Church officers, in whose hands
the government is appointed, according to the mind and will of Christ, revealed in
His Word, not according to the opinions or decisions of any secular authority what-
soever. We are very far, indeed, from insisting that the judgments of the competent
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Church officers, in such questions, can of themselves carr^' civil consequences, or ne-
cessarily rule the determination of any civil points that may arise out of them. In
regard to these, as in regard to all temporal matters, we fully acknowledge the civil
magistrate to be the sole and supreme judge,— bound, indeed, to have respect to the
Word of God and the liberties of Christ's Church, yet always entitled to act inde-
pendently, on his own convictions of what is right. But, in regard to all spiritual
consequences, and especiallj' in regard to the spiritual standing of members of the
Church, and their spiritual privileges and obligations, the judgments of the Church
officers are the only judgments wliich can be recognised by us as competent and autho-
ritative. And if at any time the civil magistrate pronounce judgments by which it
is attempted to control or supersede or impede the sentences of the Church officers, in
these spiritual matters, and in their spiritual relations and effects, we must feel our-
selves compelled to act upon our own conscientious interpretation of the will of
Christ, — disregarding these judgments as invalid, and protesting against them as
oppressive.
3. As the Lord Jesus has appointed a government in His Church in the hand of
Church officers, so we believe at the same time that He has invested the ordi-
nary members of His Church with important spiritual privileges, and has called
them to exercise, on their own responsibility, important spiritual functions. In
particular, we are persuaded that their consent, either formally given, or inferred
from the absence of dissent, ought to be regarded by the Church officers as an indis-
pensable condition in forming the pastoral relation ; and that the act of a congrega-
tion, agreeing either expresslj^ or tacitly, or declining to receive anj' pastor proposed
to them, ought to be free and voluntary, proceeding upon their own conscientious
convictions, and not to be set aside by the Church officers,— the latter, however,
always retaining inviolate their constitutional powers of government and superin-
tendence over the people. We hold it, accordingly, to be contrary to the very nature
of the pastoral relation, and the end of the pastoral office,— altogether inconsistent
with the usefulness of the Church, and hostile to thesuccessof the Gospel ministry,—
an act of oppression on the part of whatever authority enforces it, and a cause of
grievous and just offence to the people of God, — that a minister should be settled in
any congregation in opposition to the solemn dissent of the communicants. We
deliberately pledge ourselves, therefore, to one another, and to the Church, that we
will, by the help of God, continue to defend the people against the intrusion of un-
acceptable ministers, and that we will consent to no plan for adjusting the present
difficulties of the Church, which does not afford the means of effectually securing to
the members of every congregation a decisive voice in the forming of the pastoral tie.
4. And, farther, with reference to the question respecting Civil Establishments of
religion, which we believe to be deeply and vitally concerned in the present contend-
ings of the Church, we feel ourselves called upon to bear this testimony : — that, hold-
ing sacred the principle of Establishments, as sanctioned both by reason and bj' the
Word of God,— I'ecognising the obligation of civil rulers to support and endow the
Church, and the lawfulness and expediency of the Church receiving countenance and
assistance from the State,— we at the same time bold no less strongly, that the prin-
ciples which we have laid down regarding the government of Christ's Church, and
the standing of his people, cannot be surrendered or compromised for the sake of any
temporal advantages, or any secular arrangements whatsoever ; that it is both un-
wise and unrighteous in the civil magistrate to impose upon the Church any condi-
tion incompatible with these principles ; and that no consideration of policy, and no
alleged prospect of increased means of usefulness, can justify the Church in acceding
to such a condition. We emphatically protest against the doctrine, that, in establish-
ing the Church, the civil magistrate is entitled to impose any restrictions on the
authority of her office-bearers or the liberties of her members. On the contrary, we
strenuously assert, that it is his sacred duty, as it is his interest, to give positive en-
couragement and support to the Church in the exercise of all her spiritual functions,
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—for thus only can God. from whom he receives his power, be fully glorified, or the
prosperity and greatness of any people be effectually promoted. We admit, indeed,
that, as supreme in all civil matters, the civil magistrate has always command over
the temporalities bestowed upon the Church, and has power to withdraw them. But
he does so under a serious responsibility. And, at all events, the Church, whilst pro-
testing against the wrong, must be prepared to submit to their being withdrawn,
rather than allow him to encroach upon that province which the Lord Jesus has
raaiked out as sacred from his interference.
5. While we consider the Church's course of duty to be plain, if such an emergency
as we have supposed should arise, we have hitherto believed, and, notwithstanding
the recent adverse decisions of the Civil Courts, we still believe, that the constitution
of the Established Church of Scotland, as ratified by the State at the eras of the Re-
volution and the Union, when, after many long struggles, her liberty was finally
achieved, effectually secured that Church against this grievous evil. The only quarter
from whence danger to her freedom ever could, since these eras, be reasonably appre-
hended, is the system of Patronage ; against which, when it was restored in 1711, the
Church strenuously protested, and of which— as we have much satisfaction, especially
after recent events, in reflecting — she has never approved. The restoration of that
system we hold to have been a breach of the Revolution Settlement and the Treaty
of Union, contrary to the faith of nations. Even under it, indeed, we liave main-
tained, and will contend to the uttermost, that the constitution of the Church and
Country gives no warrant for the recent encroachments of the Civil Courts upon the
ecclesiastical province ; that, in terms of that constitution, the Church has still wholly
in her hands the power of examination and admission, and, in the exercise of that
power, is free to attach what weight she judges proper lo any element whatever that
she feels it to be necessary to take into account as affecting the fitness of the presentee,
or the expediency of his settlement ; and that, unquestionablj', in whatever way the
Church may deal with the question of admission, the Civil Courts have no right to
interfere, except as to the disposal of the temporalities. But while we have taken
this ground, and will continue to maintain it to be lawful, constitutional, and im-
pregnable, even under the restored system of Patronage, we avow our opposition to
the system itself, as a root of evil in the Church which ought to be removed,— the
cause, in former times, of wide-spread sjjiritual desolation in the land, as well as of
more than one secession of many godly men from the Church,- and the source, in
these our own days, of our present dilhculties and embari-assments. We look upon
the recent decisions of the Civil Courts as illustrating the real character of that system
of Patronage which they attempt so rigidly to enforce ; — making it clear, that it does
impose a burden upon the Church and people of Scotland greatly more grievous than
it was ever before believed to do. We consider it to be impossible for the Church,
60 long as this matter continues on its present footing, fully to vindicate, or efiectually
to apply her inherent and fundamental principles ; and it is now more than ever our
firm persuasion, that the Church ought to be wholly delivered from the interference
of any secular or worldly right at all, with her deliberations relative to the settlement
of ministers. We declare, therefore, our determination to seek the removal of this
yoke, which neither we nor our fathers have been able to bear ; believing that it was
imposed in violation of a sacred national engagement, and that its removal will, more
effectually than any other measure, clear the way for a satisfactory and permanent
adjustment of all the questions and controversies in which we are now involved.
Having thus set forth the principles on which we are united, — being deeply im-
pressed with a sense of their sacredness and magnitude, — having our minds filled with
solemn awe as we contemplate the crisis to which God, in his holy Providence, has
brought this Church aud kingdom,— a crisis of immediate urgency and of momentous
issues, in which great principles must be tested, and interests of vast extent may be
aflected,— and desiring to deliberate and act with a single eye to the divine glory,
and a simple regard to the divine will—
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We, the undersigned Mixisteks and Eldeks, do solemnly, as in a lioly covenant
with God and with one another, engage to stand by one another, and by the Church
which God's own right hand has planted among us, — promising and declaring, that,
by the grace and help of Almighty God, we will adhere to the two great principles
which we have avowed, and, in all our actings as office-bearers in the Church, will do
our utmost, at all hazards, to carry them into effect ; and that we will consent to no
surrender or compromise of the same, but will faithfully and zealously prosecute our
endeavours to obtain a settlement of the present question in entire accordance there-
with.
And considering, that, in this struggle in which the Church is engaged, it is most
necessary that we should be assured of the concurrence and co-operation of the
Christian people, on whose sympathyand prayers we, in the discharge of our functions
as rulers, greatly lean, and by whose influence and assistance we can best hope effec-
tually to press upon the governors of this great nation the just claims of the Church —
We do, most earnestly and affectionately, invite our friends and brethren, members
of the Church of our fathers, to come to our help, and to the help of the Lord, — to
declare their concurrence in the great principles for which we are called to contend,
and their determination to do all in their power, in their station, and according to
their means and opportunities, to aid us in maintaining and defending these prin-
ciples ; so that they, as well as we, shall consider themselves pledged to uphold the
Church in her present struggle, and, in particular, to use the powers and privileges
which, as the citizens of a free country, they have received from God, and for the exer-
cise of which they are responsible to Him, for this above all other ends, that the deter-
mination of the legislature of this great nation, whenever this subject shall come
before them, may be in accordance witli those principles which all of us hold to be
essential to the purity of the Church and the prosperity of the people.
We in an especial manner invite them to raise a united and solemn protest against
the system of Patronage, which, unjust and obnoxious as it was in its first enactment,
the decisions of the Civil Courts are now rivetting more firmly than ever on the re-
claiming Church of their fathers. The entire removal of that system they have the
fullest warrant, as Scotsmen and as Presbyterians, to claim, on the ground of their
ancient constitution, and the solemn guarantees by which their national freedom and
their religious faith have been secured.
And, finally, recognising the hand of God in our present troubles, depending wholly
on His interposition for a happy issue out of them, and remembering what our fathers
have told us,— what work the Lord did in their days and in the times of old, we call
upon the Christian people to unite with us in a solem'n engagement to bear the case
of our beloved Church upon our hearts, in prayer and supplication at the throne of
God, beseeching Him to turn the hearts of those who are against us, and to guide us
in the right way,— so that, under His overruling Providence, and by the operation of
His Almighty Spirit, the cause of truth and righteousness may be advanced, and the
work of righteousness may be peace, and the eftect of righteousness, quietness, and
assurance for ever.
No. III.
EXTRACT FROM THE CLAIM OF RIGHTS, DECLARATION AND PROTEST,
ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 1812.
[The first portion of the Claim of Rights is occupied with an exhibition of the legal
and constitutional warrants for the Church's principles and procedure, and of the
encroachments of the Civil Courts. After this is completed, it then proceeds as
follows.]
And whereas the government and discipline of Christ's church cannot be carried
on according to his laws and the constitution of his church, as held by the Chureh of
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Scotland, and ratified by the laws of the land, subject to tlie exercise, by any secular
tribunal, of such powers as have been assumed by the said Court of Session.
And whereas this church, highlj' valuing, as she has done, her connection, on the
terras contained in the statutes hereinbefore recited, with tlie State, and her posses-
sion of the temporal benefits thereby secured to her for the advantage of the people,
must nevetheless, even at the risk and hazard of the loss of that connection and of
these temporal benefits— deeply as she w ould deplore and deprecate such a result for
herself and the communitj^— persevere in maintainingher liberties asachurch of Christ,
and in carrying on the government thereof on her own constitutional principles, and
must refuse to intrude ministers on their congregations, to obey the unlawful coercion
attempted to be enforced against her in the exercise of her spiritual functions and
jurisdiction, or to consent that her people be deprived of their rightful liberties.
Therefore, the General Assembly, while, as above set forth, they fully recognise
the absolute jurisdiction of the civil courts in relation to all matters whatsoever of a
civil nature, and especially in relation to all the temporalities conferred by the State
upon the church, and the civil consequences attached by law to the decisions in mat-
ters spiritual, of the church courts— do, in name and on behalf of this church, and of
the nation and people of Scotland, and under the sanction of the several statutes,
and the Treaty of Union hereinbefore recited, claim, as a right, that she shall freely
possess and enjoy her liberties, government, discipline, rights, and privileges, accord-
ing to law, especially for the defence of the spiritual liberties of her people, and that
she shall be protected herein from the foresaid unconstitutional and illegal encroach-
ments of the said Court of Session, and her people secured in their Christian and
constitutional rights and libei-ties.
And they declare, that they cannot, in accordance with the word of God, the
authorized and ratified standards of this Church, and the dictates of their consciences,
intrude ministers on reclaiming congregations, or carry on the government of Christ's
church, subject to the coercion attempted by the Court of Session as above set'forth ;
and that, at the risk and hazard of suffering the loss of the temporal benefits confer-
red by the State, and the advantages of an establishment, they must, as by God's grace
they will, refuse so to do ; for, highly as they estimate these, they cannot put them
in competition with the inalienable liberties of a church of Christ, which, alike by
their duty and allegiance to their Head and King, and by their ordination vows, they
are bound to maintain, " notwithstanding of whatsoever trouble or persecution may
arise."
And they protest, that all and whatsoever sentences of courts and acts of the
Parliament of Great Britain, in contravention of the aforesaid government, discipline,
riglits, and privileges of this church, secured by the Treat}' of Union, as an unalterable
and fundamental condition thereof, are and shall be in themselves, void and null, and
of no legal force or effect, as beyond the powers of the parties from whom they pro-
ceed, and in violation of the said treaty; and that, while they will accord full sub-
mission to all such acts and sentences, in so far— though in so far only — as those
may regard civil rights andprivileges,whatever may be their opinion of the justice or
legality of the same, their said submission shall not be deemed an acquiescence there-
in, but that it shall be free to the members of this church, or their successors, at any
time hereafter when there shall be a prospect of obtaining justice, to claim the resti-
tution of all such civil rights and privileges, and temporal benefits and endowments,
as for the present they may be compelled to yield up, in order to preserve to their
office-bearers the free exercise of their spiritual government and discipline, and to
the people the liberties, of which respectively it has been attempted so contrary to
law and justice to deprive them.
And, finally, the General Assembly call the Christian people of this kingdom,
and all the churches of the Reformation throughout the world, who hold the great doc-
trine of the sole Headship of the Lord Jesus over his church, to witness, that it is for
their adherence to that doctrine, asset forth in their Confession of Faith, and ratified
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by the laws of this kingdom, and the maintenance by them of the jurisdiction of the
office-bearers, and the freedom and privileges of the members of the church from that
doctrine flowing, that this church is subjected to hardship, and that the rights so sa-
credly pledged and secured to her are put in peril ; and they especially invite all the
office-bearers and membei-s of this church, who are willing to suffer for their
allegiance to their adorable King and Head, to stand by the church and by each other,
in defence of the doctrine aforesaid, and of the liberties and privileges, whether of
office-bearers or people, which rest upon it ; and to unite in supplication to Almighty
God, that he would be pleased to turn the hearts of the rulers of this kingdom, to
keep unbroken the faith pledged to this church, in former days, by statutes and so-
lemn treaty, and the obligations come under to God himself, to preserve and maintain
the government and discipline of this church in accordance with his word ; or other-
wise, that he would give strength to this church— office-bearers and people — to en-
dure resignedly the loss of the temporal benefits of an establishment, and the personal
sufferings and sacrifices to which they may be called, and would also inspire them
with zeal and energy to promote the advancement of his Son's kingdom, in whatever
condition it maybe his will to place them ; and that, in his own good time, he would
restore to them these benefits, the fruits of the struggles and sufferings of their
fathers in times past in the same cause; and, thereafter, give them grace to employ
them more effectually than hitherto they have done for the manifestation of his glorj'.
No. IV.
MEASURE OF NOX-IXTRUSIOX INTRODUCED INTO THE HOUSE OF LORDS BY
HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF ARGYLE,
AND APPROVED OF BY THE GP.NERAL ASSEMBLY OF 1841 BY AN OVERWHELMING MAJORITY.
AN ACT TO REGULATE THE EXERCISE OF CHURCH PATRONAGE IN SCOTLAND.
Whereas by an Act passed in the 10th year of the reign of her late Majesty Queen
Anne, intituled " An Act to restore the patrons to their ancient rights of presenting
Ministers to the Churches vacant in that part of Great Britain called Scotland," the
rights of patrons to present to vacant parishes in Scotland, which, by an Act of the
Scottish Parliament, passed in the first year of their late Majesties William and
Mary, had been discharged, annulled, and made void, were restored to the said
patrons.
And whereas the exercise of the said rights of f atrons, in the manner and to the
extent in which the same were restored under tlie said Act of her late Majesty (iueen
Anne, has at various periods occasioned great dissensions in the (;hurch and among
the people of Scotland, and has given rise to sundry evils and inconveniences which
it is expedient for the future to obviate by certain modifications of the said rights of
patrons, as hereinafter provided.
May it therefore please your Majesty, That it may be enacted, and be it enacted
b^' the Queen's most excellent Majesty, and by and with the advice and consent of
the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assem
bled, and by the autlit.rity of the same, Ttiat if, at the meeting held fur moderating
in a call in favour of a presentee to any church or parisli in Scotland, the major
part of the male parishioners or members of the congregation to which the minister
is to be appointed (being of the age of twenty-one years complete), who, at the date
when the then existing vacancy in the said church or parish occurred, were in full
communion with the Clmrch of Scotland, shall not concur in the said call, either by
subscribing the same, or by not expressly dissenting therefrom (all who do not so
dissent being holden as concurring), but shall appear before the Presbytery, and state
in its presence their dissent from the call ; and if, after the Presbytery shall have
endeavoured, in the manner hereinafter provided, to remove anj- misapprehensions
that may appear to them to exist in the minds of the parties so dissenting, their num-
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ber shall not, by withdrawal of their dissents, be reduced to less than a majority of
the whole male communicants as aforesaid, and the Presbytery or superior Church
judicatory reviewing its judgment, do not find that the said dissent proceeds from
factious or malicious motives, or otherwise than from a conscientious regard to the
religious interests of the congregation— all right competent to the presentee under
his presentation shall thereupon cease and determine ; and upon a final deliverance
by the Presbytery or superior Church judicatory to that effect being pronounced, the
patron shall have power to issue another presentation to a diflerent presentee, pro-
vided the same be done within the period of six months allowed by law to patrons
for presenting. It being declared always that, in computing the said period of six
months, the interval which elapses between the lodging of any presentation with
the Presbyter}', and the final deliverance pronounced thereupon by the Presbytery
or other Church judicatory', shall in no case be reckoned or included ; and falling of
the patron issuing another presentation within the said period, so computed, the jus
devolutum shall take effect in manner hereinafter provided.
Provided always, and be it fartlier enacted. That the individuals composing in each
parish or congregation tlie body of male communicants hereinbefore mentioned as
entitled to dissent from the call shall be ascertained, and the mode of stating their
dissent before the Presbytery shall be fixed and regulated in such manner as the
Church may direct; and it shall in all cases be incumbent on the Presbytery, before
pronouncing any final deliverance on the said call, to take such means as to them
shall seem most expedient to ascertain that the dissent of the major part of the male
communicants as aforesaid, does not proceed from factious or malicious motives, and
farther, if they see cause, to take such means as they may judge suitable for removing
misapprehensions from tlie minds of the people, and obviating their objections to
the presentee; and it shall in all cases be competent to the patron or the presentee,
who maj' allege that the said dissent proceeds from factious or malicious motives, to
establish the same before the Presbytery or superior Church judicatory by evidence,
competent according to the law of the Church in the judgment of the said judica-
tories.
And be it further enacted. That in no case in which, in virtue of the provisions of
this Act, the right of any presentee under a presentation in his favour shall
have ceased, as aforesaid, shall it be competent for the Presbytery of the bounds,
in any event, to claim or exercise any right tanquam jure deuoluto to present to
the said Church or parish for that vacancy, any law or practice to the contrary
notwithstanding ; and if thereafter the patron shall fail within the time by law pro-
vided and computed as aforesaid, to issue a presentation which shall prove effectual
to fill the vacancy, the right to present to the said church or parish for that vacancy
shall thereupon devolve upon and be exercised by her Majesty and her heirs and suc-
cessors, as fully and freely in all respects as the right to present tanquam jure devolu-
to is at present used and exercised by Presbyteries of the Church ; the presentations
or successive presentations so issued by her Majesty and her heirs and successors
being always subject to the provisions of this present Act.
No. V.
FIRST SERIES OF RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE CONVOCATION OF MINIS-
TERS ADHERING TO THE EVANGELICAL CAUSE IN THE CHURCH OF SCOT-
LAND, WHICH MET IN NOVEMBER 1842.
1. That according to the recent, and, as it appears to this Convocation unconstitu-
tional decisions of the Supreme Civil Courts, and the interpretations which these de-
cisions, if allowed or sanctioned by the supreme power in the State, would put upon
the civil law,— the obligation to receive and admit a qualified presentee, imposed by
the law of patronage on the Presbyteries of the Church, is a civil obligation, such as
may be enforced by the ordinary compulsitors of civil law ; and, in particular, that
128 APPENDIX.
the rejection of a presentee in respect i>f the dissent of the congregation, according
to the fundamental principle and law of the Church, is not merely an act to which
the Civil Courts may refuse to give civil effect, but is in itself a civil wrong or of-
fence, vehich may be dealt with accordingly by the Civil Courts.
II. That other decisions of the Civil Courts, and, in particular, the decisions of
the Lord Ordinary in the case of the deposition of the Strathbogie ministers, imply
an assumption of a jurisdiction in the most sacred functions of the worship and go-
vernment of the Church, especially in the matter of the deposition of ministers,— to
the effect of reducing the sentences of Spiritual Courts in the exercise of discipline
over ministers and members of the Church.
III. That tliese claims to jurisdiction in spiritual matters, on the part of the Civil
Courts, are based chiefly, if not altogether, upon the act of Queen Anne restoring Pa-
tronage—an act from the first unjustifiable, and recently interpreted in a sense to
which the Church cannot conscientiously submit, and to which she cannot consent
to accommodate her ecclesiastical procedure.
IV. That as the principle involved in these decisions, and particularly in the re-
cent Auchterarder judgment, is that of the supremacj' of the Civil Courts over those
of the Established Church, in the exercise of their spiritual functions ; so the mem-
bers of the Convocation declare that no measure can in conscience be submitted to by
them, which does not effectually protect the Church against the exercise of such
jurisdiction by the Civil Courts in time to come, and, in particular, fully prevent
all future encroachments of the nature specified in the preceding resolutions.
V. That, in all their past contendings, the members of this Convocation have beeu
actuated, and they trust that, in all their future proceedings, they will continue to
be actuated, by a deep conviction of the value and excellence of the civil and ecclesi-
astical constitution under which they live ; and that one of the chief causes of their
present anxiety arises out of their impi-ession that the tendency and inevitable
result of the recent decisions of the Civil Courts, especially if these shall be finally
sanctioned as the law of the land, must be as entirelj' subversive of the constitution
as it is repugnant to the principles of this Church and the consciences of her office-
bearers.
No. VI.
SECOND SERIES OF RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE CONVOCATION.
I. That, while the Church most solemnly protests against the invasion of her juris-
diction by the Civil Courts, as contrary to the Word of God, the Confession of Faith,
and the Constitution of this Kingdom ; and while, in particular, she is entitled, in the
judgment of the brethren now assembled, to declare, as the General Assembly in the
Claim of Rights, has declared, that the assumption bj^the Civil Courts of authority
in matters spiritual, and especially in the ordination, admission, or deposition of
ministers, and the other proceedings there set forth, is in violation of the law esta-
blishing the Church, which was made unalterable by tlie Act of Security and the
Treaty of Union, and that whatever is done in the exercise of that assumed authority,
ought therefore to be held, as in right or de jure it is, null and void and of no effect :
— still, whatever the nation in these circumstances might do, it is not the duty of the
Church, as a kingdom not of this world, which has not and cannot have any power of
the sword, or any secular dominion whatever, to plead her title, this acquired and
secured, to the temporal benefits of her Establishment, in opposition or resistance to
the supreme power of the State, except in the way of remonstrance, protest, and serious
warning.
II. That as, on the one hand, it is the bounden duty of the Church and of her faith-
ful ministers, to represent to the supreme power of the State the nature of the invasions
of the Civil Courts upon the spiritual province ; so, on the other hand, the refusal on
the part of the State of such a remedy as has been declared indispensable to meet the
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emergency, cannot be otheiwise construed than as being a recognition and sanction
by the State of the principle which the decisions of the Civil Courts involve.
III. That the brethren now assembled fully recognise the intrinsic authority and
final jurisdiction of the Civil Magistrate, or the supreme power of the State, in the
exercise of all civil functions, and in the discharge of all the duty which he owes to-
ward the Church of Christ. And, in particular, they acknowledge the right of the
Civil JMagistrate to fix the terms on which he will establish the Church, as a right
which he is to use on his own responsibility, and in the use of which the Church is not
entitled to resist him. And hence, accordinglj', as the Church, being essentially in-
dependent of the Civil Magistrate in her spiritual province, is not bound, and is not
at libertj', to conform her procedurein_thegovernment of Christ's House to the orders
of the State, or of any Courts of the State, against her convictions of duty founded on
the Word of God ; so neither is she warranted in prescribing to the Civil Magistrate,
or requiring him to act according to her views, whether in the administration of civil
affairs generally, or in what he does towards religion, or about things sacred, — as in
his giving to the Church, or withholding from her, the civil countenance and support ;
nor may the Church resist hi sdetermination in these matters, since in both depart-
ments of his duty, the Civil Magistrate is always bound to act according to his own
conscience, under the rule of the Word of God, and on his own responsibility to
God.
IV. That it is the duty of the faithful ministers of this Church not to continue to
receive the endowments or emoluments secured to them by the civil law, nor to in-
volve themselves in the manifold inconveniences and serious evils of a protracted
struggle with the civil power, after it shall appear that the supreme power of the
State, by refusing to relieve them from the interference of the Civil Courts in things
spiritual, does thereby substantially and eflFectually sanction the condition which the
Civil Courts would attach to their holding of these endowments or emoluments, and
to which the}' never can submit or yield obedience, viz., the condition of subjection
to civil control in matters spiritual, and of being bound against their consciences to
intrude ministers upon reclaiming congregations.
V. That it is the duty of the Ministers now assembled, and of all who adhere to their
views, to make a solemn representation to her Majesty's Government, and to both
Houses of Parliament, setting forth the imminent and extreme peril of the Establish-
ment, the inestimable value of the benefits which it confers on the country, and the
pain and reluctance with which they are forced to contemplate the possibility of the
Church's separation, for conscience' sake, from the State,— respectfully calling upon
the rulers of this nation to maintain the Constitution of the kingdom inviolate, and
to uphold a pure establishment ofreligitm in the land,— and, finally, intimating, that
as the endowments of the Church are undoubtedly at the disposal of the supreme
power of the State, with whom it rests either to continue to the Church her possession
of them, free from any limitation of her spiritual jurisdiction and freedom, or with-
draw them altogether,— so it must be the duty of the Church, and, consequently, in
dependence on the grace of God, it is the determination of the brethren now assem-
bled,— if no measure such as they have declared to be indispensable be granted, — to
tender the resignation of those civil advantages, which they can no longer hold in
consistency with the free and full exercise of their spiritual functions, and to cast
themselves on such provision as God in His providence may afford ; maintaining
still uncompromised the principle of a right scriptural connection between the
Church and the State, and solemnly entering their protest against the judgments of
which they complain, as in their decided opinion altogether contrary to what has ever
hitherto been understood to be the law and constitution of this country.
130 APPENDIX.
No. VII.
FIRST BILL, " TO REMOVE DOUBTS," &c. INTRODUCED BY THE EARL OF
ABERDEEN INTO THE HOUSE OF LORDS,
AND REJECTED BY A GREAT MAJORITY OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF 1840 AS AN UNSATIS-
FACTORY AND INADMISSIBLE SETTLEMENT OF THE QUESTION OF NON-INTRUSION.
Whereas certain acts of Parliament of Scotland, and of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain, have declared, that the right of collation, in regard to the settlement of
ministers, in the parishes to which they may be presented, belongs to the Church esta-
blished by law in that part of the United Kingdom called Scotland :
And whereas provision has been made by these statutes for securing to the Church
the exclusive right of examining and admitting any person who may be presented to
a benefice having cure by the patron of such benefice, and, in particular, by an act
passed in the Parliament of Scotland in the year 1567, intituled, " Admission of Mi-
nisters of Laick Patronages," it is statute and ordained " that the examination and
admission of ministers within this realme be only in the power of the Kirk, now
openlie and publickly professed within the samin. The presentation^of laick patron-
ages alwaies reserved to the just and auncient patrones ;" and by an act passed in the
Parliament of Scotland, in the year 1592, intituled " Ratification of the Liberty of
the Trew Kirk," the government of the Church by Presbyteries, Synods, and General
Assemblies, was ratified and established ; and it was ordained, that all presentations
to benefices "be direct to the particular Presbyteries in all time cumming, with full
power to give collation thereupon, and to put ordour to all matters and causes eccle-
siastical within their boundes, according to the discipline of the Kirk. Providing
the foresaid Presbyteries be bound and astricted to receive and admit whatsomever
qualified minister presented by his Majesty or laick patrones." And by an act of the
Parliament of Great Britain, passed in the tenth year of the reign of her Majesty
Queen Anne, intituled, " An act to restore the patrons to their auncient right of pre-
senting ministers to the churches vacant in that part of Great Britain called Scotland,"
the right of the Church to receive and admit persons presented to benefices was again
recognised and secured ; and by an act of the Parliament of Great Britain, passed in
the fifth year of the reign of his Majesty King George the First, intituled, " An act
for making more efi'ectual the laws appointing the oaths for security of the Govern-
ment, to be taken by ministers and preachers in churches in Scotland," providing
that certain oaths should be taken by ministers and preachers of the Church of Scot-
land, and for preventing delays in the supplying or filling up of vacant churches in
Scotland, it is also declared and enacted, " That nothing herein contained shall pre-
judice or diminish the right of the Church, as the same now stands by law established,
as to the trying of the qualities of any person presented to any church or benefice :"
And whereas it is expedient to remove any doubt which may exist as to the powers
and jurisdiction of the Church, as by law established in Scotland, in the matter of
collation, and to declare the right of the Church to decide, that no person be settled
in any parish or benefice having cure, against whom, or whose settlement, in such
parish or benefice there exists any just cause of exception ;
May it, therefore, please your Majesty, that it may be declared and enacted, and be
it declared and enacted by the Queen's most excellent Majesty, by and with the ad-
vice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present
Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same : That when a presentation
to any benefice, within that part of the United Kingdom called Scotland, by the un-
doubted patron, has been laid before the Presbytery of the bounds, it shall and may
be lawful for the Presbytery, as part, and as the commencement of the proceedings
in the examination and admission of the person so presented for the cure of that pa-
rish, to appoint him to preach in the church of the said parish, at such times, and in
such manner, as the Presbytery may direct, or as may be directed by any regulations
APPENDIX. 131
of the General Assembly to that effect : And after the presentee shall have preached
in the parish church, according to the directions of the Presbytery, the Presbytery,
or a committee of their number, shall meet, after due notice, at the said church, and
shall intimate, that if any one or more persons being in regular communion with the
church, and of full age and standing upon the communion-roll of the parish, to be
made up in such manner as the church may direct, have any objection of any kind to
the individual so presented, or any reason to state against his settlement in that pa-
rish, and against his gifts and qualities for the cure of the said parish, but which ob-
jections or reasons do not infer matter of charge against the presentee, to be prosecuted
and followed out according to the forms and discipline of the Church, the Presbytery
are ready, either then or at their next meeting, to receive the same in writing, or to
write down the same in their minutes, in the form and manner which such communi-
cants may desire ; which objections or reasons shall, without delay, be fully consi-
dered and disposed of by the Pi-esbytery by whom they are to be cognosced and
determined, or shall be referred by the Presbytery to the superior Church Courts for
decision, as the Presbytery may see cause ; the presentee and all parties having
interest being heard in either case on the same.
And be it further enacted, That if the Presbytery or other Church Court shall be
of opinion, due regard being had to the whole circumstances and condition of the pa-
rish and to the spiritual welfare and edification of the people, that in respect of any
of the said objections or reasons, the individual presented ouglit not to be settled in
the said parish, the Presbj'tery or other church court shall set forth and specify in
their deliverance the special ground or grounds on which it is founded, and in respect
of which they find that the presentee is not qualified for that charge ; in which event
they shall intimate their deliverance respecting the presentee to the patron, who shall
thereupon have power to issue another presentation within the period prescribed by
law.
Provided always, and be it enacted. That it shall be in the power of the presentee,
patron, or communicants, to appeal from any deliverance pronounced as aforesaid ;
which appeal shall lie exclusively to the Superior Ecclesiastical Courts, according to
the forms and government of the Church of Scotland as by law establislied.
And be it further enacted, That if the Presbytery or other Church Court, after con-
sidering all the objections to the presentee, and all the reasons whicli may be stated
against liis settlement in that particular parish, are satisfied, in the discharge of their
functions, and in the exercise of their authority and duty as ministers of the gospel,
and as oiEce-bearers in the Church, that no good objection against the individual, or
no good reason against his settlement, has been stated as aforesaid, or that the objec-
tions and reasons stated are not truly founded on any objection personal to the pre-
sentee in regard to his ministerial gifts and qualities, either in general or with re-
ference to that particular parish, or arise from causeless prejudices, the Presbytery
shall then repel the same, and, subject to the right of appeal as aforesaid, shall proceed
to the farther trials and examination of the presentee, and, if found by them to be
qualified for the ministry in that parish, shall admit and receive him into the bene-
fice, as b^' law provided.
SECOND BILL, " TO REMOVE DOUBTS," &c. INTRODUCED BY HIS LORDSHIP AFTER
THE DISRUPTION, AND WHICH IS NOW THE LAW OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.
A BILL, INTITULED, AN ACT TO REMOVE DOUBTS RESPECTING THE ADMISSION! OV MINISTERS
TO BENEFICES IN THAT PART OF THE UNITED KINGDOM CALLED SCOTLAND.
"Whereas cretain acts of the Parliament of Scotland, and of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain, have declared that the right of collation in regard to the settlement
34 APPENDIX.
No presentee to be rejected unlets dissent or dislike be founded upon objections to be judged
of by Preshtjtery, dx., d:c.
And be it enacted, That it shall not be lawful for any Presbytery, or other judica-
tory of the Church, to reject any presentee upon the ground of any mere dissent or
dislike expressed by any part of the congregation of the parish to which he is presented,
and which dissent or dislike shall not be founded upon objections or reasons to be
fully cognosced, judged of, and determined in the manner aforesaid by the said Pres-
bytery, or other judicatory of the Church.
Presentee, &c., may appeal to superior judicatory of the Church frotn deliverance of
And be it enacted. That it shall be in the power of the presentee, patron, or objec-
tors, to appeal from any deliverance pronounced as aforesaid by the said Presbytery
acting within its competency as a judicatory of the Church, which appeal shall lie
exclusively to the superior judicatories of the Church, according to the forms and
government of the Church of Scotland as by law established.
The right of presentees now in possession not to be challenged, although a former presentee
may have been rejected under the act of General Assembly of May 1835.
And whereas by act of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, of date
twenty-ninth May one thousand eight hundred and thirty-five, it was made an in-
struction to Presbyteries, that if, at the moderating in a call to a vacant parish, the
major part of the male heads of families, members of the vacant congregation, and
in full communion with the Church, shall disapprove of the person in whose favour
the call is proposed to be moderated in, such disapproval shall be deemed sufficient
ground for the Presbytery rejecting such person, and that he shall be rejected accor-
dingly, and certain regulations were passed for carrying the said instructions into
effect : And whereas it has been found, by final judgment of the Court of Session,
affirmed by the House of Lords, that a Presbytery acting in pursuance of said act of
Assembly and regulations, refusing to take trial of the qualifications of a presentee
and rejecting him on the sole ground that a majority of the male heads of families,
communicants in the said parish, have dissented, without any reasons assigned, from
his admission as minister, acted illegally and in violation of their duty, and contrary
to the provisions of certain statutes of the realm, and particularly the statute of the
tenth year of Queen Anne, chapter twelve, intituled " An act to restore patrons to
their ancient rights of presenting ministers to the churches vacant in that part of
Great Britain called Scotland:" And whereas in some instances a presentee has, in
pursuance of the said act of Assembly, and regulations relative thereto, been rejected
by a Presbytery because of the dissents of male heads of families, communicants, and
a presentation has thereafter been issued in favour of a second or subsequent presen-
tee who has been settled in the same benefice, and whose settlement therein and
right thereto have not been questioned in any court of law : And whereas it is expe-
dient that such settlement in and right to the benefice should be secured and pro-
tected from future challenge on the ground of the incompetency of the rejection of
the first or prior presentee ; be it enacted, that it shall not be competent to challenge
the settlement or right to the benefice of any such second or subsequent presentee,
or to maintain any proceedings at law against the Presbytery or ministers thereof,
or other parties, on account of such rejection, unless such challenge or proceedings
shall have been instituted by action raised in a court of law before the first day of
May last.
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INDEX.
Page. 1
I
'age.
Introduction,
. . . •
. 5
Fife.
Lothian and Tweeddale (Synod of).
44 Presbytery of Cupar,
71
1 Presbytery of Edinburgh,
17
45 „ St Andrews,
73
2
Linlithgow,
. 20
Angus and Mearns.
3
Biggar, .
22
46 Presbytery of Meigle, .
75
4
Peebles,
. 23
75
5
Dalkeith,
23
48 " Dundee, . * .
76
6
Haddington,
. 25
49 „ Arbroath, .
78
7
Dunbar, .
26
50 „ Brechin,
79
Merse and Teviotdale.
51 „ Fordoun,
80
8 Presbytery
of Dunse,
. 28
Aberdeen.
9 „
Chirnside,
28
52 Presbytery of Aberdeen,
82
10
Kelso, .
. 29
53 „ Kincardine O'Niel
84
11
Jedburgh,
30
54 „ Alford,
85
12
Lauder,
. 31
55 „ Garioch,
85
13
Selkirk, .
32
56 „ Ellon,
86
Dumfries.
57 „ Deer,
86
14 Presbytery
of Lochmaben,
. 33
58 „ Turriff,
88
15 „
Langholm,
34
59 „ Fordyce,
88
16
Annan,
. 34
Moray.
17
Dumfries,
35
60 Presbytery of Strathbogie, .
90
18
Penpont,
. 36
61 „ Abernethy,
91
Galloway.
62 „ Aberlour,
92
19 Presbytery
of Stranraer,
38
63 „ Forres,
92
20 ,,
Wigtown, .
. 39
64 „ Elgin, .
93
21
Kirkcudbright,
39
65 „ Inverness, .
93
Glasgow and Ayr.
66 „ Nairn,
94
22 Presbytery of Ayr, .
. 41
Ross.
23
Irvine,
. 43
67 Presbytery of Chanonry, .
95
24
Paisley,
. 44
68 „ Dingwall,
96
25
Greenock,
45
69 „ Tain, .
96
26
Hamilton, .
. 46
Sutherland and Caithness.
27
Lanark, .
49
70 Presbytery of Dornoch, .
98
28
Dumbarton, ,
. 49
71 „ Tongue,
98
29
Glasgow, .
51
72 „ Caithness,
99
Argyle.
Glenelg.
30 Presbytery
of Inverary, .
56
73 Presbytery of Lochcarron,
100
31
Dunoon,
. 56
74 „ Abertarff,
101
32
Kintyre, .
57
75 „ Skye,
101
33
Isla and Jura,
. 58
76 „ Uist,
102
34
Lorn,
. 59
77 „ Lewis,
102
35
Mull, .
- 59
Orkney.
Perth and Stirling.
78 Presbytery of Kirkwall,
103
36 Presbytery
ofDunkeld, .
. 60
79 „ Cairston,
104
37 ;,
Weem,
. 61
80 „ North Isles, .
105
38
Perth, .
62
Shetland.
39
Auchterarder,
. 64
81 Presbytery of Lerwick,
106
40
Stirling, .
. 65
82 „ Burravoe, .
106
41
Dunblane, .
. 66
Fife.
Table No. I.— Exhibiting a general
42 Presbytery of Dunfermline,
69
view of the number of Ministers in
43 „
Kirkaldy, .
. 70
each Synod, and over the whole
136
Page.
Church, adhering to the Free
Church and to each Class of the
Residuary Establishment, the per
centage of secession, &c. &c. . . 108
Table No. II.— Exhibiting a view of
the number of Ministers in the Free
Church and in each Class of the
Residuary Establishment ordained
during last century, and in each ten
years of tlie present century, &c. . 109
Classified Roll of the Ministers of
Chapels of Ease in connection with
the Establishment, of Ordained As-
sistant Ministers, and of Mission-
aries of the Society for the Pro-
pagation of Christian Knowledge,
having no seat in Church Courts, . 110
Classified Roll of Missionaries em-
ployed by the Committee of the
Genei'al Assembly for Managing
the Royal Bounty, . . . .112
1 Mission in India, . . . 115
2 „ to the Jews, . . 115
General Assembly's Missionaries in
the Presbytery of Strathbogie —
Parishes of the deposed Ministers, . 115
Roll of Missionaries on Foreign Sta-
tions, in connection with the Church
of Scotland, 115
Roll of Probationers adhering to the
Free Church, 116
Appendix.
1 Declaration against Lord Aber-
deen's Bill, . . . .119
2 Solemn Engagement in Defence
of the Liberties of the Church
and People of Scotland, . . 120
3 Extract from the Claim of Rights,
Declaration and Protest, adopt-
ed by the General Assembly
1842 124
i Measure of Non-intrusion intro-
duced into the House of Lords
by his Grace the Duke of Argyle,
and approved of by the General
Assembly of 1841 by an over-
whelming majorit}^ . . . 12G
5 First Series of Resolutions adopt-
ed by the Convocation of Mi-
nisters adhering to the Evan-
gelical cause in the Church of
Scotland, which met in Novem
her 1842, 127
6 Second Series of Resolutions
adopted by the Convocation, . 128
7 First Bill " to remove doubts,"
&c., introduced by the Earl of
Aberdeen into the House of
Lords, and rejected by a great
majority of the General Assem-
blj' of 1840 as an unsatisfactory'
and an inadmissible settlement
of the question of Non-intru-
sion, . . . . . .130
8 Second Bill " to remove doubts,"
&c., introduced by his Lordship
after the disruption, and which
is now the law of the Establish-
ment, 131
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